Human Biology, 14 Edition

Published by McGraw-Hill Education
ISBN 10: 1-25924-574-8
ISBN 13: 978-1-25924-574-9

Chapter 1 - Assess - Page 19: 3

Answer

5. Living organisms acquire materials and energy.

Work Step by Step

This makes sense, for in order to function, organisms need to have internal bodily functions. Thus, it becomes clear that living organisms must require materials and energy, for without having these things, they would not be able to function. (After all, it takes energy to have internal bodily functions.)
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