The organisms which display properties of both living and nonliving are

Viruses

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Diatoms

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Lichens

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Bacteria

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Solution

The correct option is D Viruses
A virus is a microorganism that has properties of both living and non-living both.
They don't have their own metabolism.
They require a host for reproduction.
Thus, they are not living outside their host but living inside their host.
Thus, the correct answer is (A).

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