The steady state vital to life is possible because: a. the cell cannot convert energy from one form to another.
b. all cells are autotrophic.
c. all reactions are exothermic.
d. the cell continually takes up energy from the environment.
e. all reactions are at equilibrium.

The correct answer is e) all reactions are at equilibrium.

Explanation: In order for cellular vitality to develop, it is necessary for it to be in energetic balance with the environment, that is, to give and receive energy with the environment that surrounds it through endothermic or exothermic reactions. That is why the development of life is considered a system that constantly exchanges with the environment. In turn, that the cell unit maintains a balance with the environment causes homeostasis to occur among the whole organism.

the mantle

explanation:

earth is divided into three layers: the crust or the outermost layer on which we live; the underlying, middle layer - the mantle - and the core (the innermost layer of earth).