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All living things move, breath, eat, sleep and reproduce. If not, it is not a living thing.

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What is the difference between living and nonliving things?

Living things are characterized by many things that non-living things are not. For instance, living things will grow, find food or other means of energy, react to stimuli, and reproduce. Non-living things, like a rock, probably can't do these things on its own.


Two ways living and non living things differ?

Living things have the ability to grow, reproduce, and respond to stimuli, while non-living things do not possess these characteristics. Living things also require energy from food or the environment to sustain themselves, while non-living things do not exhibit metabolism.


Is a wooden table a living thing?

No, a wooden table is not a living thing. Living things require the ability to grow, reproduce, and respond to stimuli, characteristics that a table does not possess.


Why do biologist not classify a car as a living organism?

because it is not living, not a livin organism. I would class it as a thing, a materlier. But what does it mean to be alive? According to biologists living organisms are characterized by seven "signs of life": 1) living things have highly organized, complex structures; 2) living things maintain a chemical composition that is quite different from their surroundings; 3) living things have the capacity to take in, transform, and use energy from the environment; 4) living things can respond to stimuli; 5) living things have the capacity to reproduce themselves; 6) living things grow and develop; and 7) living things are well-suited to their environment.


Only plants and animals reproduce?

While plants and animals are the main groups that reproduce, other organisms like fungi, protists, and bacteria also have methods of reproduction. These organisms have their own unique processes for generating new individuals within their respective kingdoms.