How can a biologist determine whether a thing is living or nonliving? Discuss the major characteristics of life.
The following characteristics are
found in living organisms.
1. Growth
2. Reproduction
3. Irritability
4. Consciousness
5. Evolution
6. Cellular organization
Metabolism is considered as the
defining property of living organisms. Metabolism refers to the
entire collection of biological reactions occurring in a cell. They
can be anabolic or catabolic.
Non-living objects do not exhibit metabolism.
How can a biologist determine whether a thing is living or nonliving? Discuss the major characteristics...
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