Among the following which is the most fundamental characteristic of all living organisms?

Presence of nucleus in their cells

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Cell is the basic unit of life

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Presence of a body skeleton

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Their cells can do photosynthesis

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Solution

The correct option is B
Cell is the basic unit of life

The body of all living organisms is composed of cells. Thus presence of cell is regarded as the most fundamental characteristic of all living beings.

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