The Term That Refers to the Ability of Organisms to Respond

Question

The term that refers to the ability of organisms to respond to a stimulus is
A)responsiveness.
B)reproduction.
C)metabolism.
D)development.
E)organization.

Accepted Answer

Responsiveness refers to the ability of an organism to respond to a stimulus, whether it be internal or external. This is a key characteristic of all living organisms. Reproduction, metabolism, development, and organization are also important characteristics of living organisms, but they do not specifically refer to the ability to respond to a stimulus.