Why is a living thing a system?

The many volcanoes located along the edge of the pacific ocean make up the ring of fire. how does subduction play a role in the volcanic activity in the ring of fire?

Common commercial benefits of microorganisms include synthesis ofa. insulin.b. antibiotics.c. aspirin.d. antibiotics and aspirin.e. antibiotics and insulin.

Why do leaves change color in the fall? green pigments break down and no longer mask the color of chlorophyll. chlorophyll breaks down and no longer masks the colors of other pigments. red- and yellow-colored pigments grow and mask green-colored chlorophyll. green-colored chlorophyll breaks down and turns red and yellow.