What Is Needed for Living Matter to Function?
Living things are divided into five kingdoms: animal, plant, fungi, protist and monera.

Which of the following are the basic components of all living things?

The four basic elements of life are: Oxygen, hydrogen, nitrogen and phosphorus. These four elements are found in abundance in both the human body and in animals. There are other elements that compose the human body, but the four we’ve highlighted participate in all life processes.

How do organisms obtain and use the matter and energy they need to live and grow?

Animals drink and eat food to obtain the matter and energy they need for their life processes. Some organisms, such as plants, can make their own food. An organism that makes its own food is called a producer. Plants are able to use the energy from sunlight to produce sugars, which are a source of energy and matter.

Alexander Ross

Alexander Ross

Gaming, Esports & Interactive Media Writer

Alexander Ross has covered the video game industry for a decade, writing deep dives on game design, esports tournaments, VR developments, and gaming culture.

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