EVERYDAY SCIENCE

Detailed explanation-1: -Living things may be distinguished from non-living things in their ability to carry on life processes such as movement, respiration, growth, responsiveness to environmental stimuli and reproduction.

Detailed explanation-2: -All living things move in some way. This may be obvious, such as animals that are able to walk, or less obvious, such as plants that have parts that move to track the movement of the sun. Earthworms use circular and longitudinal muscles to move through soil or along surfaces.

Detailed explanation-3: -In order for something to be classified as living, it must grow and develop, use energy, reproduce, be made of cells, respond to its environment, and adapt. While many things meet one or more of these criteria, a living thing must meet all of the criteria.

Detailed explanation-4: -The ability to reproduce, maintain internal homeostatic conditions, responsiveness towards the environment, and growth are some of the defining characters of living things. Therefore, the correct option is B.