Which of the following is a defining characteristic of living organisms?
Which of the following is a defining characteristic of living organisms?
(a) Growth
(b) Ability to make sound
(c) Reproduction
(d) Response to external stimuli
Ans. (d) Response to external stimuli
Rest of the characters may not be apparent at every instance of time. But response to external stimuli can always be confirmed as and when required. So, this is considered as a defining characteristic of living organisms.
