All living organisms have complex organization, they are able to grow and develop, they are able to reproduce and pass on genetic information to their offspring, they are able to acquire and release energy, and they are able to maintain stable internal environments.

which of the following statements can be inferred from the above information?
a.
living organisms only need to possess one of the above characteristics.
b.
nonliving organisms are similar to living organisms.
c.
living organisms share certain characteristics.
d.
nonliving organisms cannot possess any of the above characteristics.