Question

It is difficult to determine a definition for life that is suitable for all situations. Instead of defining life, biologists have decided to _____.

A) describe the characteristics of life
B) determine if something is living or non-living based on its complexity
C) qualify life based on whether something can move or not
D) determine something is living if it responds to outside stimuli

Answer 1

The answer is A) describe the characteristics of life.

It is hard to define life. But, much easier task is description of the characteristics of life. Some of those characteristics are:
- Living things are composed of cells and have different levels of organization.
- Living things grow.
- Living things reproduce.
- Living things respond and adapt to their environment.