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A defining feature of living things is metabolism, which means non-living objects:

  • A do not show metabolism
  • B also metabolise fully
  • C grow like organisms
  • D reproduce themselves

Correct answer: A. do not show metabolism

Explanation: Metabolism (the chemistry of life) is shown only by living organisms.

Concept context

Biodiversity, taxonomy, binomial nomenclature, the taxonomic hierarchy, and taxonomic aids like herbaria and botanical gardens. The foundational first chapter of NCERT Biology.

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