7 characteristics that distinguish living things from non-living objects are:
Nutrition, Excretion, Respiration, Sensitivity, Reproduction, Growth and Movement.
Practice question:
[Source: Cambridge IGCSE Biology workbook]
The picture shows a plant, growing towards the light. Inside its leaves, photosynthesis is taking place. Photosynthesis uses carbon dioxide to make glucose, and releases oxygen.
Add labels to the picture. Your labels should include short descriptions stating how the plant is showing these characteristics of living things:
- reproduction
- growth
- sensitivity
- excretion
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