Questions: High level of organization of cells, ability to maintain homeostasis, metabolism, responsiveness, development, movement, and reproduction are characteristics of
macromolecules
tissues
cells
organisms
Transcript text: High level of organization of cells, ability to maintain homeostasis, metabolism, responsiveness, development, movement, and reproduction are characteristics of
macromolecules
tissues
cells
organisms
Solution
The answer is the last one (D): organisms.
Explanation for each option:
Macromolecules: These are large molecules essential for life, such as proteins, nucleic acids, carbohydrates, and lipids. They do not exhibit characteristics like homeostasis, metabolism, or reproduction on their own.
Tissues: Tissues are groups of similar cells that work together to perform a specific function. While they contribute to the overall function of an organism, they do not independently maintain homeostasis, metabolism, or reproduction.
Cells: Cells are the basic unit of life and do exhibit some of these characteristics, such as metabolism and responsiveness. However, they do not independently show all the characteristics listed, such as development and reproduction in the context of a whole organism.
Organisms: Organisms are complete living entities that exhibit all the characteristics mentioned: high level of organization, ability to maintain homeostasis, metabolism, responsiveness, development, movement, and reproduction. These are defining features of living organisms.
In summary, the characteristics listed in the question are those of organisms, which are complex systems capable of maintaining life processes.