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Characteristics of Living Things

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What distinguishes living things from non-living things?

Highly organized molecules containing nitrogen atoms

Organic molecules containing carbon atoms (correct)

Inorganic molecules lacking carbon atoms

Highly reactive molecules

Why do scientists struggle to define life?

Life involves highly organized molecules

Life is too complex to define (correct)

Life does not have specific attributes

Life does not follow any patterns

What is required to maintain a living organism?

Irregular bursts of energy

No energy at all

A constant supply of energy (correct)

Energy from inorganic sources

How are living organisms believed to be formed or produced?

When millions of atoms or molecules are arranged in an orderly and complex manner Signup and view all the answers

Which type of molecules are living things observed to contain?

Organic molecules containing carbon atoms Signup and view all the answers

What do the characteristics of living things help in doing?

Distinguishing living things from non-living things Signup and view all the answers

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Characteristics of Living Things

Living things possess attributes that distinguish them from non-living things.
These attributes are difficult to define, but they are observed in the activities of life.
Living things are highly organized, consisting of carbon-containing molecules known as organic molecules.
The formation of a living organism requires the arrangement of millions of atoms or molecules in an orderly and complex manner.
This process requires a lot of energy, and a constant supply of energy is necessary to maintain a living organism.
The characteristics of living things are a set of attributes, activities, and phenomena that distinguish them from non-living things.

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Explore the distinguishing attributes of living things that set them apart from non-living entities. Learn about the organization and specific features that define life in the scientific realm.