Question
Biology Question on Diversity In The Living World
Which of the following is a defining characteristic of living organisms ?
A
Growth
B
Ability to make sound
C
Reproduction
D
Response to external stimuli
Answer
Response to external stimuli
Explanation
Solution
The defining property or characteristic of living organisms is response to external stimuli .All living organism from prokaryotes to the most complex eukaryotes can respond to external stimuli. The non-living things do not have this property at all.