Characteristics of Living Organisms
Characteristics of Living Organisms: Overview
This Topic covers sub-topics such as Reproduction, Metabolism, Life Span, Characteristics of Living Organisms, Ability to Self Replicate, Growth as Characteristic of Living Organism, Cellular Organisation in Organisms and, Consciousness of Living Organisms
Important Questions on Characteristics of Living Organisms
Which one is exclusive characteristic of living beings?

Select the total number of correct statements from the following.
() Photoperiod affects reproduction in seasonal breeders, both plants and animals.
() All organisms handle chemicals entering their bodies.
() Metabolism is a defining feature of all living organisms.
() In animals, growth is seen only up to a certain age.
() Non-living object exhibits metabolism.
() No non-living object is capable of reproducing or replicating by itself.

All organisms from prokaryote to eukaryote can

Select the correct matching.

An isolated metabolic reaction(s) outside the body of an organism, performed in a test tube is neither living nor non-living.If the above reaction occurs in vitro that is in test tube, then the true statement regarding the above reaction is

All living organisms present, past and future are linked to one another by the sharing of the common _____ but to varying degrees.

Which of the following doesn't exhibit metabolism?

Which one of the following aspects is an exclusive characteristic of living things?

Which two points are known as the twin characteristics of growth?
() Increase in mass
() Metabolism
() Increase in the number of individuals
() Sense of environment

Reproduction cannot be an all-inclusive defining characteristic of living organisms because

Following is a defining feature of all living:

Among the following which characteristic is shown by both living and non-living?

In living organisms, growth is from

Which of the following is a defining character of every living organism?

Arrange the following with respect to their life span in ascending order and choose the correct option.
I. Crocodile
II. Domestic dog
III. Parrot
IV. Butterfly

Reproduction is synonymous with growth in:

Select correct statement for growth as one of the characteristic of living organisms.

Metabolic reactions occur in

Find out the true (T) / false (F) statements and choose the correct option
I. An isolated metabolic reaction in a test tube is neither living nor non-living.
II. Bacteria lack the property of consciousness.
III. Living organisms are self-replicating, evolving and self-regulating interactive systems capable of responding to external stimuli.
IV. The scientific names ensure that each organism has only one name.

Non-living objects exhibit/show
