10 characteristics present for something to be considered living?

Question

Ten characteristics distinguish an object or thing from an actual living organism. All 10 characteristics must be present simultaneously for something to be considered living.

Answer 1

Living things have many characteristics. Ten things for a living thing are given below. Living things respire, grow, reproduce, maintain homeostasis, perform metabolism, Have genetic information and passed it to their descendants, Respond to their environment, Require a source of energy, Have complex biochemical processes, they are composed of cells.