A scientist discovers a putative new life form and notes that the creature's body is bilaterally symmetrical and consequently satisfies the criteria for defining life in which of the following categories?

• order

• growth and development

• none, symmetry is not a basic characteristic of life

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Rayne Fischer

11 June, 21:30

A scientist discovers a putative new life form and notes that the creature's body is bilaterally symmetrical and consequently satisfies the criteria for defining life in which of the following categories?

• order

• growth and development

• none, symmetry is not a basic characteristic of life

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Tatiana Wright · Answer 1

Answer:None, symmetry is not a basic characteristic of life

Explanation:

An living individual exhibit the following criteria of life which are

Respond to the environment Grow and Evolve Reproduce and have offspring Complex chemistry of body Maintain homeostasis Built of structures called cells Pass on their traits onto their offspring

If these traits are found in any creature then it can be said that it is a form of life.

A scientist discovers a putative new life form and notes that the creature's body is bilaterally symmetrical and consequently satisfies the criteria for defining life in which of the following categories?• order• growth and development• none, symmetry is not a basic characteristic of life