Question

A single entity has been discovered that shows many of the characteristics of living things including growth, organization, and the ability to maintain homeostasis. However, because it does not reproduce, it is not considered a living thing.

True or false

Answer 1

Answer: False

Explanation: Reproduction can not be considered as a describing factor of living organisms.

for example: mule is a hybrid of female horse and male donkey which is a sterile animal

similarly in case of human beings there are several couples who can not have babies but they are living organisms.

Hence, Reproduction can not be counted as a defining property of living beings