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

How many (in number) of the following properties are the defining characteristics of living organisms? Growth, reproduction, metabolism, cellular organisation, consciousness

A
2
B
3
C
4
D
5

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The correct answer is:
C

Among the listed properties:

• Growth, reproduction, metabolism, cellular organisation → are defining characteristics of living organisms.

• Consciousness → not universal, so it is not counted.

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