How is the life of individual organisms maintained?
A) by cycling of energy and flow of matter
B) by flow of energy and cycling of matter
C) by flow of energy and matter
D) by cycling of energy and matter

Question

How is the life of individual organisms maintained? 
A) by cycling of energy and flow of matter 
B) by flow of energy and cycling of matter 
C) by flow of energy and matter 
D) by cycling of energy and matter

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The life of individual organisms is maintained by the flow of energy (for example, from the sun through photosynthesis to plants, then to animals that eat those plants, and so on) and the cycling of matter (such as carbon, nitrogen, and water cycling through the environment and organisms).

How Is the Life of Individual Organisms Maintained