Even though there are no choices given in this particular question, the principle of osmosis is very easy to understand.
When we talk about osmosis, we are referring to the movement of water from a low concentration to a higher concentration. This is different from diffusion, which talks specifically about the movement of <em>solutes</em> in the solution (from a higher concentration to a lower concentration.)
When an RBC is placed inside a <em>hypertonic </em>solution, the water inside the RBC will go out thereby shrinking the RBC.
Inside an <em>isotonic</em> solution, the RBC will remain the same because the concentrations are equal.
Inside a <em>hypotonic</em> solution, the RBC will lyse or explode because water will move from the solution going inside the RBC.
<em>Lets take a look at all the choices:</em>
A) Energy utilization
All organisms require energy to survive. That question is out for sure!
B) Complex Yet Organized
All living organisms are complex, and if they weren't organized, well, they wouldn't exist or they would have some serious problems!
C) Capable of Self-Reproduction
Simple: Not all organisms are able to reproduce asexually, for example, humans. We do not reproduce asexually. Therefore it is not a characteristic of <u>ALL</u> living organisms
D) Composed of Multiple Cells
No-brainer! All living organisms are composed of multiple cells!!!!!!!!!!!!
Therefore, the answer is C) Capable of Self-Reproduction
Nucleus.
Genetic material.
A plasma membrane.
Ribosomes.
Cytoplasm, including the cytoskeleton.
Living things breath, feel, and smell.
Most living things have those characteristics.
I’m not 100% sure, but I hope I helped a bit.