The word ‘living’ can not be defined in a single word or phrases. However, we can distinguish between livings from non living on the basis of following characteristics-
Growth- As time passes living shows growth as number of cells increases and results in increase in mass.
Reproduction- Living organisms produce other living organisms similar in physical characters and traits.
Growth- As time passes living shows growth as number of cells increases and results in increase in mass.
Reproduction- Living organisms produce other living organisms similar in physical characters and traits.