Which is not a characteristic of most living organisms?
A) Regulation of internal environment
B) One or more cells
C) Ability to produce biological molecules
D) Ability to extract energy from the environment
E) Ability to change traits according to need

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Generally, living organisms cannot change their traits according to their needs; their traits are determined by their genetic makeup. Some organisms can have their traits changed by environmental factors (e.g., chameleons changing colors), but this is not a characteristic of most living organisms. The other choices (A, B, C, D) are all recognized characteristics of most living organisms.

Which Is Not a Characteristic of Most Living Organisms