A Student Claims That the Image Below Demonstrates That Life

Multiple Choice

A student claims that the image below demonstrates that life is continuous. Which statement best evaluates the student's claim?

A) The claim is supported because the image shows how the cell acquires matter from the environment.
B) The claim is supported because the image provides information about how the cell obtains energy from its surroundings.
C) The claim is supported because the image illustrates how a cell can respond to its environment.
D) The claim is not supported because the image does not show how the cell reproduces to form new daughter cells.
E) The claim is not supported because the image does not show how the cell transforms matter to make it useful for its continued survival.