Question

Distinguish living beings from non-living things on the basis of the following
a. growth
b. reproduction
c. energy production
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Answer 1

Answer:

a) Growth:Living things grow but non-living things does not grow. b) Reproduction: Living things reproduce but non-living things does not reproduce. c) Energy production:Living thing produce energy but non-living thing does not produce energy.

Living Things Non-Living Things

They possess life. They do not possess life.

Living things are capable of giving birth to their young one. Non-living things do not reproduce.

For survival, living things depend on water, air and food. Non-living things have no such requirements

Living things are sensitive and responsive to stimuli. Non-living things are not sensitive and do not respond to stimuli.

Metabolic reactions constantly occur in all living things. There are no metabolic reactions in Non-living things.

Living organisms undergo growth and development. Non-living things do not grow or develop.

They have a lifespan and are not immortal. They have no lifespan and are immortal.

Living things move from one place to another. Non-living things cannot move by themselves.

They respire and exchange of gases takes place in their cells. Non-living things do not respire.

Example: Humans, animals, plants, insects. Example: Rock, pen, buildings, gadgets.

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Answer 2

Explanation:

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