Question

The living and non-living things can be distinguished by

• A. The living things cannot move
• B. The living things need food
• C. The living things cannot perform respiration
• D. Both B and C

Answer 1

Answer: (B)

The living things need food

The living things require energy for all basic activities like respiration, movement, reproduction. This energy is obtained by break down of food, therefore, living things need food. But non-living things do not require such energy thus they do not need food.

Hence correct option is B "The living things need food".