Question

Among the following statements pick the statement that best describes a living thing.

(a) All living things reproduce

(b) Living organisms grow endlessly throughout their life

(c) Living organisms are those that are self replicating, evolving and self-regulating interactive systems capable of responding to external stimuli

(d) Living organisms are those that depend on AI to take decisions

The question was asked during an online interview.

Query is from Living and Non Living in section The Living World of Biology – Class 11

Answer 1

The correct answer is (b) Living organisms grow endlessly throughout their life

The explanation: Living organisms are those that are self replicating, evolving and self-regulating interactive systems capable of responding to external stimuli. Sometimes it’s possible that living things don’t reproduce due to few disorders. Also, all living organisms except plants stop growing after a certain period of time.