Suppose a scientist wanted to determine if a substance retrieved from outer space alive. Which of these properties of the substance would NOT help her make that determination?
A)having a clear orderly arrangement.
B)maintaining a constant temperature in an environment in which the temperature is variable
C)being multicolored.
D)being made of cells.

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Being multicolored is not a characteristic that determines if a substance is alive. Characteristics such as cellular structure, homeostasis, and organization are more relevant to determining life.

Suppose a Scientist Wanted to Determine If a Substance Retrieved