31. Which of the following is NOT a function of biological membranes? (A) Maintenance of electrochemical gradients (B) Reproduction (C) Replication of DNA (D) Transport of ions and metabolites

1. Which of the following is NOT a distinctive property of living systems? (A) Living organisms exhibit a high level of organization. (B) Biological structures are related to specific functions. (C) Living systems have the capacity for reproduction. (D) Living systems do not carry out energy transformation.