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Biology The Living World Diversity in the Living World Single Correct MCQ
Published on: August 13, 2026

Growth cannot be taken as a defining property of living organisms because

A
All living organism do not show growth.
B
Non-living things also grow from inside.
C
Non-living things also grow.
D
Some living organism does not exhibit the process of reproduction

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C

Growth is often seen in living organisms, but it is not unique to life because some non-living things (like crystals or stalactites) also show an increase in size over time. Therefore, growth alone cannot be used as a defining characteristic of living organisms.

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