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 What is Living? NCERT Biology Short Notes with Examples What is Living? Easy NEET Biology notes explaining the five defining characteristics of living organisms. What is Living? – Short Notes for NEET   - Dr.Sanjaykumar Pawar  Living Organisms Living organisms are those that grow, reproduce, perform metabolism, have cellular organisation, and respond to their surroundings (consciousness). Main Characteristics of Living Organisms 1. Growth Growth means increase in size, mass, and number of cells . In living organisms , growth is internal (by cell division). In non-living things , growth is external (by accumulation of material). Example: Mountains and sand dunes grow by deposition. NEET Point: ➡️ Growth alone is NOT a defining feature of living organisms because non-living things also show growth. 2. Reproduction Reproduction means producing new individuals of the same species . It occurs by: Sexual reproduction Asexual reproduction Asexu...