Which of the following sets does not contain defining characteristics of living organisms ?

Question

Which of the following sets does not contain defining characteristics of living organisms ? (A) Growth and reproduction (B) Metabolism and cellular level of organisation (C) Response to stimuli and consciousness (D) All of these

Tardigrade Admin · Accepted Answer

As non-living organisms also grow and many living organisms are unable to reproduce, therefore, growth and reproduction are not considered as defining characteristics of living organisms.

Q. Which of the following sets does not contain defining characteristics of living organisms ?

Growth and reproduction

Metabolism and cellular level of organisation

Response to stimuli and consciousness

All of these

As non-living organisms also grow and many living organisms are unable to reproduce, therefore, growth and reproduction are not considered as defining characteristics of living organisms.