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Why do living organisms need to constantly repair and maintain their structures?

Question
Why do living organisms need to constantly repair and maintain their structures?
To increase their size
Because ordered structures tend to break down over time due to environmental effects
To reproduce faster
To change colour
Answer
Because ordered structures tend to break down over time due to environmental effects
Detailed Explanation
The organised, ordered nature of living structures is likely to break down over time because of environmental effects, so constant repair is required.
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