Question

Which characteristics must an object possess in order to be considered alive?

Answer 1

Respiration

Metabolism,

In take of food ,

Circulatory ,

Excretion of food ,

Reproduction,

Sensitivity,

Growth.

Answer 2

Solution:

Some of the characteristics which the object must possess in order to be considered alive are it should respire, reproduce, respond to the stimuli, excrete, exchange of gases, limited life span, growth and many more.

Living beings are made up of small units called cell which forms the basic structural and functional unit.