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Which of the following is / are not common feature(s) shared among all living organisms?

1) Respiration
2) Growth
3) Reproduction
4) Movement

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Final answer:

All living organisms share several key characteristics or functions that define life, including growth, reproduction, and movement.

Step-by-step explanation:

All living organisms share several key characteristics or functions: order, sensitivity or response to the environment, reproduction, adaptation, growth and development, regulation, homeostasis, energy processing, and evolution. When viewed together, these nine characteristics serve to define life.

Respiration is not considered a common feature shared among all living organisms. While most organisms do respire in some way, there are some exceptions. For example, some anaerobic bacteria can survive and thrive in environments without oxygen, and they do not rely on respiration for energy production.

The other three options—growth, reproduction, and movement—are indeed common features shared among all living organisms.

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