asked 20.9k views
5 votes
How many characteristics are required for something to be considered alive?

2 Answers

2 votes
eight characteristics
All living organisms share several key characteristics or functions: order, sensitivity or response to the environment, reproduction, growth and development, regulation, homeostasis, and energy processing. When viewed together, these eight characteristics serve to define life.
answered
User Lossleader
by
8.0k points
2 votes
To be classified as a living thing, an object must have all six of the following characteristics: It responds to the environment. It grows and develops. It produces offspring. Yes
answered
User Olivejp
by
8.3k points

No related questions found

Welcome to Qamnty — a place to ask, share, and grow together. Join our community and get real answers from real people.