Question

multiple - choice question
the following answer choices below are all examples of the characteristics of life. identify which one corresponds best with the statement below:
you eat a hamburger for lunch.
universal genetic code
use/need energy

Explanation:

Eating a hamburger is a way to obtain energy. Living organisms need energy to carry out life - processes. The universal genetic code is related to DNA and heredity, which is not relevant here.

Answer:

use/need energy