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Which of the following is a defining characteristic of living organisms?

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Reproduction

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Growth

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C

Response to external stimulus

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Ability to make sound

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Solution

The correct option is C
Response to external stimulus

Non living things cannot respond to stimuli.

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Which of the following is a defining characteristic of living organisms?

(a) Growth

(b) Ability to make sound

(c) Reproduction

(d) Response to external stimuli

Sir/Madam

Question-living organism can be UNEXCEPTIONALLY distinguished from non living on their ability for-

A)Growth and movement

B)Responsiveness to touch

C)Interaction with environment and progressive evolution

D)Reproduction

Correct Answer- Reproduction

But Sir/Madam...Since in the question they have mentioned unexceptionally how can Reproduction be answer because it has exception like sterile couple, worker bees, mule etc. Whereas why it can't be Responsiveness to touch or consciousness as non living things don't response to the stimulus and also it is a defining feature of living oraganism

Q. Match the following characteristics of living organisms with the description. Characteristic Description

A. Response to stimuli	i. Giving rise to another organism of the same kind
B. Reproduction	ii. Reaction to sensations like touch, light, heat, cold and sound
C. Adaptation	iii. Process of expelling waste
D. Excretion	iv. Ability of an organism to adjust to the current environment

Which of the following is not a response to an external stimulus?

Match the following characteristics of living organisms with the details.

$\begin{matrix} Characteristic & Details 1. Response to stimuli & a) Giving rise to another organism of the same kind 2. Reproduction & b) Reaction to sensations like touch, light, heat, cold and sound 3. Adaptation & c) The event at which an organism ceases to live 4. Death & d) Ability of an organism to adjust to the current environment \end{matrix}$

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