Consider the following characteristics :-
(I) Growth
(II) Reproduction
(III) Consciousness
(IV) Cellular Organisation
Which of the above feature is/ are not the defining properties of are living organisms?
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Growth – Not all organisms grow visibly; unicellular organisms may reproduce instead of growing in size.
Reproduction – Some organisms (like sterile hybrids) do not reproduce.
Consciousness – Only humans (and a few higher animals partially) show consciousness; not universal.
Defining property:
Cellular organisation – All living organisms are made of cells.
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