Question

Which of the following is not a property of living being?

• A. Decay
• B. Growth
• C. Metabolism
• D. Reproduction

Answer 1

The correct option is A

Decay

The correct option is A.

Explanation of correct option:

1. Living beings are complex molecular compositions, which fulfill all the important functions like development, growth, etc.
2. Living beings usually possess distinct features, which make them different.
3. All the animals, human beings, birds, etc. are living beings.
4. The phenomenon in which the dead remains of a living organism get decayed in the existence of microorganisms like fungus and bacteria is known as decay.
5. It can only occur post the death of an organism.
6. It is not regarded as a characteristic feature of living beings.

Explanation of incorrect options:

Option B:

1. The living beings show the characteristics of growth, which is illustrated as an increase in the number and mass of individuals.
2. The multicellular organisms usually grow by cell division.

Option C:

1. One of the essential features of living organisms is metabolism.
2. Metabolism is the total amount of the biochemical reactions involved in maintaining the living condition of the cells in an organism.

Option D:

1. Reproduction is one of the essential characteristics possessed by all living beings.
2. The biological phenomenon by which new individual organisms, that is, offspring are produced from their parent is termed reproduction.

Final answer: Decay is not a property of a living being.