MASTERING MICROBIOLOGY TAXONOMY
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Author: BAUMAN
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Chapter 3, Problem 2MC
Which of the following statements concerning growth and reproduction is false?
- a. Growth and reproduction may occur simultaneously in living organisms.
- b. A living organism must reproduce to be considered alive.
- c. Living things may stop growing and reproducing yet still be alive.
- d. Normally, living organisms have the ability to grow and reproduce themselves.
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