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Biology The Living World What is Living? Single Correct MCQ
Published on: August 21, 2026

Which of the following is the defining property of living organism?

A
Reproduction
B
Growth
C
Consciousness
D
Self-consciousness

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C

While growth occurs in both living and non-living systems (like crystals), and consciousness or self-consciousness is seen only in some animals, all living organisms have the ability to reproduce, which makes it a universal characteristic

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