Some organisms are made of single cells and live in the hot acidic environment of deep ocean vents. Some organisms are single cells and live one the surface of your skin.
And there are small multicellular organisms that make fuzzy circular growth on old bread.
And of course, roses with pretty flowers are organisms.
And whales.
That’s a lot of diversity. So let’s say I think those creatures are just so different that they just couldn’t ALL be related to each other. Using specific traits, convince me that all of these organisms can be traced back to a common ancestor. (At least 6 well-chosen traits required for full credit.)
Write your answer in the essay space.

All organisms are composed of cells that share a structural organization and play roles in similar biological processes.

Explanation:

All living organisms can be grouped in terms of cellular organization, functioning, and structure. These features enable us to define them as “subjects” of life. Organisms share basic biological mechanisms such as, among others, growth, homeostasis, development, energy processing, reproduction, etc. Moreover, life is also defined by the presence of essential biomolecules such as DNA, RNA, proteins and lipids. Finally, the cell is considered to be the basic unit of every life form, and organisms may be formed by one (unicellular) or more cells (multicellular). The fundamental feature of the cell is the presence of a membrane that separates it from the external environment, thereby defining its internal environment.

the element that provides strength to the exoskeletons of clams and oysters is phosphorus.

this is so because calcium carbonate is the main component in the shells. calcium carbonate is strengthened by phosphorus.

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