Which of the following are not traits of living things: a) can break the second law of thermodynamics: that entropy increases
b) can metabolize compounds from the environment
c) contains genetic material to pass down to offspring
d) can respond to the environment
e) can produce energy for itself

Sydney drew a flow chart to illustrate the nitrogen cycle.which labels best complete the flow chart? x: producers undergo photosynthesis.y: nitrogen compounds are released into the air.x: nitrogen compounds are released into the air.y: producers undergo photosynthesis.x: free nitrogen is in the atmosphere.y: producers absorb nitrogen compounds through their roots.x: producers absorb nitrogen compounds through their roots.y: free nitrogen is in the atmosphere.

Based on the results of this study, what questions remain unanswered? how can these questions guide future research

Match the type of adaptation to the correct example, structural adaptation functional adaptation behavioral adaptation example type of adaptation elephants live in herds to protect their young leaves of a rain forest plant species have a pointed tip that enables rainwater to drain off easily. camels have nostrils that they can close snakes produce venom to kill prey and defend themselves. earthworms coil when touched, as part of a defense mechanism. human skin darkens with increased exposure to sunlight.