Which of the following statements concerning the characteristics of life is FALSE?
A) Reproduction is defined as an increase in the size of an organism.
B) Organisms may not exhibit all of the characteristics of life at all times.
C) Reproduction can occur asexually or sexually in living things.
D) Viruses have some, but not all, of the characteristics of living things.
E) Living things store metabolic energy in the form of chemicals such as ATP.

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Reproduction is not defined as an increase in the size of an organism; it refers to the process of producing new individuals or offspring. An increase in size is typically related to growth.

Which of the Following Statements Concerning the Characteristics of Life