Question

21. All the given properties are exclusively present in
living organisms, except
(1) Growth
(2) Reproduction
(3) Metabolism
(4) Cellular organisation​

Answer 1

Answer:

All the given properties are exclusively present in living organisms, except cellular organisation​.

Explanation:

• Young organisms (plants and animals) undergo growth and development.
• Reproduction is the biological process through which new creatures (offspring) are created from existing species.
• Metabolism is found in all plants, animals, fungi, and microorganisms. Metabolism does not exist in non-living substances. As a result, we may state categorically that metabolism is a defining trait of all living species.
• The components that make up a cell and how they are organised inside it are referred to as cellular organisation. An organelle is a component that performs a specialised function for the cell.

Answer 2

Properties of living organisms

Explanation:

• Metabolism can be defined as a process by which all living beings assimilate energy, it generally occurs inside the living cells.
• But some of the metabolic reactions can be carried out in a cell-free system or in the laboratory.
• These are living reactions and are not the defining property of living organisms.
• Growth can occur by an increase in size or by multiplication, it is considered internal growth.
• Although some nonliving things also grow due to the addition of matter from outside.
• Cellular organization and reproduction can be defined as the characteristic of a living organism.