Question

The bacteria species known as Escherichia coli is capable of using oxygen to produce energy in a process known as respiration. It can also produce energy if no oxygen is available by using a process called fermentation. This ability is BEST described by which of these characteristics of living things?
A) use a common genetic code
B) reproduce and produce offspring
C) respond to stimuli in the environment
D) move actively through the environment

Answer 1

reproduce and produce offspring

Answer 2

C. respond to stimuli in the environment