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Biology The Living World Statement Based Questions Single Correct MCQ
Published on: August 14, 2026

Select the correct statement from the following.

(I) Increase in mass and increase in number of individuals are twin characteristics of growth.

(II) Metabolic reactions can also be demonstrated outside the body in isolated cell-free systems.

(III) ‘Response to stimuli’ is a defining property of living organisms.

A
I and II
B
II and III
C
I and III
D
I, II and III

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D

(I) True — Growth includes increase in mass and number of individuals (cells).

(II) True — Metabolic reactions can occur in cell-free systems (in vitro).

(III) True — Response to stimuli (consciousness) is a key defining property of living organisms.

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