Question

which of the following correctly lists the characteristics that all living things share?
living things are made of proteins, contain genes, replicate, have a metabolism, grow, and have a limited lifespan.
living things are made of proteins, contain genes, reproduce, offer feedback, have a metabolism, grow, and have a limited lifespan.
living things are made of cells, contain genes, reproduce, offer feedback, have a metabolism, grow, and have a limited lifespan.
living things are made of cells, contain genes, replicate, have a metabolism, grow, and have a limited lifespan.

Explanation:

All living things are made of cells (the basic unit of life), contain genes (carry genetic information), reproduce (either sexually or asexually), offer feedback (homeostasis - respond to changes in the environment), have a metabolism (chemical reactions to maintain life), grow, and have a limited lifespan.

Answer:

Living things are made of cells, contain genes, reproduce, offer feedback, have a metabolism, grow, and have a limited lifespan.