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Cellular organisation is a well-defining characteristic of living organisms. - Correct. All living organisms (unicellular or multicellular) are composed of cells.
Metabolism is shown by all living organisms without any exception. - Correct. The sum of all chemical reactions (metabolism) is a defining feature of life.
All organisms are capable to sense their environment/ surrounding and can respond to these external stimuli. - Correct. This is known as consciousness/sensitivity, which is a defining property of life.
In multicellular organisms, the growth and reproduction are mutually inclusive events. - Incorrect. In multicellular organisms (higher plants/animals), growth and reproduction are generally mutually exclusive events. They are mutually inclusive only in unicellular organisms (like bacteria, amoeba).
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