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Question
Which of the following is a defining characteristic of living organisms?
Options
Growth
Ability to make sound
Reproduction
Response to external stimuli
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Solution
Response to external stimuli
Explanation:
The rest of the characters may not be apparent ever instance of time. But the response to external stimuli can always be confirmed as and when required. So, this is considered a defining characteristic of living organisms.
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