Answer:
Living organisms has the ability to grow, reproduce and shows metabolic activities. The living organisms are made up of biomolecules and uses energy for their work. They shows respiration, digestion, transportation and excretion. They are made up of cells.
The non-living organisms like ships, buildings and aeroplanes does not show any growth and reproduction. These objects are made up of inorganic molecules and does not show any metabolic activities required for the maintenance of life. No cells are present in non living objects.