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The defining characteristic of a living organism is the ability to reproduce. Many scientists say that viruses are not really living organisms because they can not reproduce independently, but must enter a living cell and reproduce as the cell itself reproduces.
Organic compounds made by living things are called carbon compounds. This is because carbon is required by all living things to function.
Is called homeostasis .
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A living thing that has (or can develop) the ability to act or function independently
An organism is a living thing that has (or can develop) the ability to act or function independently. For instance, you and I are organisms, and so are plants and animals.
An organism is a living thing that has (or can develop) the ability to act or function independently. For instance, you and I are organisms, and so are plants and animals.
An organism is defined as a "a living thing that can(or develop) the ability to act or function independently." Seeing as though a grasshopper can do so, Yes a Grasshopper is an organism.
The Tagalog meaning of organism is "organismo." It refers to a living entity that has the ability to function and reproduce independently. Organisms can be microscopic, like bacteria, or larger, like plants or animals.
It's a living thing that has the ability to act or function by itself.
The defining characteristic of a living organism is the ability to reproduce. Many scientists say that viruses are not really living organisms because they can not reproduce independently, but must enter a living cell and reproduce as the cell itself reproduces.
reproduction
living independently of any host organism.
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Ability to move independently and ability to reproduce.
Yes, an organism is any living thing that has the ability to function independently within itself, e.g. animals, plants, fungus, microorganisms AND people!