Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of all living things? Select one:
a. Composed of one or more cells
b. Symmetrical body plan
c. Homeostasis
d. Response to stimuli
e. Utilize energy

segmentation=endoskeleton=backbone=coelom=tissues

the diploid number of chromosomes is sometimes represented by the symbol 2n. for the fruit fly, the diploid number is 8, which can be written as 2n = 8, where n represents twice the number of chromosomes in a sperm or egg cell.