Question

which trait is not a functional characteristic of all living things?
○ protect self from predators
○ sense and respond to stimuli
○ acquire and consume energy
○ maintain homeostasis
○ grow and reproduce

Explanation:

All living things share core functional characteristics: sensing/responding to stimuli, acquiring energy, maintaining homeostasis, and growing/reproducing. However, not all organisms face predators (e.g., some single-celled organisms in environments without predators), so self-protection from predators is not universal.

Answer:

protect self from predators