Question

What are the similarities between living and non-living things?

Answer 1

1. The things that can reproduce and grow are called living things. For example, animals, plants, and microbes.
2. The things, which do not divide, grow, or reproduce are called non-living things. For example, paper, stones, etc.

The following are the similarities between living and non-living things:

1. They both occupy space.
2. They both comprise smaller fundamental units.
3. They both are formed of matter or mass.
4. In both, the fundamental units present are molecules or atoms.
5. They both require the expenditure of energy for moving.