Which of the following sets of characters may be considered as the most defining property of living organisms, without exception?

Reproduction, growth and movement

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Metabolism, cellular organization and consciousness

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Response to stimulus, locomotion and sexual reproduction

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Genetic material, growth and self- replication.

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The correct option is B
Metabolism, cellular organization and consciousness

Metabolism, cellular organization and consciousness are the most defining property of living organisms, without exception.

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Q. Without any exception, which of the following sets of characters can be considered as the most defining property of living organisms?

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(a) Reproduction
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(c) Metabolism
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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

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(a) Growth

(b) Ability to make sound

(d) Response to external stimuli

Q. 'Metabolism and consciousness become defining property of living organism'. Justify with reason.

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Which of the following sets of characters may be considered as the most defining property of living organisms, without exception?

The correct option is B Metabolism, cellular organization and consciousness Metabolism, cellular organization and consciousness are the most defining property of living organisms, without exception.

The correct option is B
Metabolism, cellular organization and consciousness

Metabolism, cellular organization and consciousness are the most defining property of living organisms, without exception.