Question

Plants are considered as living organism because

• A. They are capable of movement.
• B. They are capable to locomote.
• C. They can breathe.
• D. Both A and C.

Answer 1

The correct option is D Both A and C.

As a response to external stimuli, the plants show movement. For eg. plants tend to move towards the source of light, this is positive phototropism. It is prominently seen in sunflower. It also shows hydrotropism in the roots. It is proved experimentally that plants can breathe. The basic principle of breathing includes the exchange of gases. It is seen that plants absorb carbon dioxide and release oxygen.

So the correct option is D "both A and C."