Question

Which of the following are the characteristics of living organisms?

• A. Growth
• B. Survival
• C. Reproduction
• D. Homeostasis

Answer 1

Answer: (A), (B), (C), (D)

Homeostasis

Living organisms grow, reproduce and survive by utilising energy. This energy is either produced by themselves or is obtained from others. Living organisms also exhibit homeostasis, which is the tendency to maintain internal stability. Any change in this stability is brought back to normal by activities like excretion. Therefore, the prime characteristics of all living organisms are growth, reproduction, survival and homeostasis.