__2. which characteristic does not apply to all living things?
a. the ability to respond to stimuli
b. the ability to maintain homeostasis
c. the ability to reproduce by dividing
make up an organism's scientific name.
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C. The ability to reproduce by dividing.

Explanation:

Not all living things reproduce by dividing. For example mammals don't do that. But, cells reproduce by dividing.

b. the ability to maintain homeostasis.

Explanation:

Homeostasis is the ability of the body to regulate its temperature within a given range of values. This is majorly a property of living thigns with a constant body temperature, e.g human being. Not all living thigns have this characteristics, like if you compare man and plants.

the answer to this question is 3.