NEET BIOLOGY

ECOLOGY

ECOSYSTEM

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
All of the following are characteristics of all living things EXCEPT
A
Respond to stimulus
B
Grow and develop
C
maintain homeostasis
D
Movement
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -All living things have the following characteristics except E. sexual reproduction. Some living things do sexually reproduce, but others asexually reproduce. Sexual reproduction occurs when gametes from two individuals meet to produce offspring with a unique set of genes.

Detailed explanation-2: -All living organisms show movement of one kind or another. All living organisms have internal movement, which means that they have the ability of moving substances from one part of their body to another.

Detailed explanation-3: -Hence, locomotion is a characteristic that is not exhibited by all living organisms.

Detailed explanation-4: -All living organisms exhibit characteristic features such as metabolism, growth, reproduction, consciousness etc. Movement, however, is not necessarily a characteristic feature of living organisms. Plants, for instance, do not exhibit movement. Even among animals, there exist groups that are sedentary.

Detailed explanation-5: -Living things have a variety of characteristics that are displayed to different degrees: they respire, move, respond to stimuli, reproduce and grow, and are dependent on their environment.

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