Which of the following is not a characteristic of living organisms?

Reproduction

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Metabolism

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Response to stimuli

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Imbibition

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Solution

The correct option is C Imbibition
Some characteristics of living organisms are growth, reproduction, responsiveness to stimuli, and metabolism.
Imbibition is the process by which a log of wood swells up in size due to the adsorption of water.
Thus, the correct answer is option D.

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(a) Growth

(b) Ability to make sound

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A. Response to stimuli	i. Giving rise to another organism of the same kind
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D. Excretion	iv. Ability of an organism to adjust to the current environment

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