What classifies something as living?

Answer 1

All living things:

1) Are made up of cells

2) Reacts to stimuli

3) Maintains homeostasis (internal environment) and obtain/produce energy

4) Have the ability to reproduce

5) Are able to grow

5) Is able to adapt to environment (evolve over generations)

Answer 2

No one person classifies living things. Everyone does it.

add Taxonomy is the practice and science of classifying things. A person might be called a taxonomist.

Answer 3

Living things have characteristics such as the ability to grow, reproduce, use energy, respond to stimuli, adapt to their environment, and maintain homeostasis. They are typically made up of cells and exhibit organization at various levels. Ultimately, living organisms display some or all of these characteristics to be considered alive.

Answer 4

Something that eats food and drinks. Plants, animals, and humans are living.