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:
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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