Which of the following aspects of plants clearly defines their functions and characteristics?

The distance between stars is measured in . . . . . . .

Which of the following statements are correct regarding the characteristics of living organisms?
$I$. $DNA$ molecules are inherited by organisms produced by parents.
$II$. Organisms adapt to their habitat by considering environmental factors.
$III$. Complex energy transformations in metabolism are not essential for living organisms.
$IV$. Morphogenesis occurs during the process of development.

In unicellular organisms,
$(i)$ Reproduction is synonymous with growth.
$(ii)$ They grow by cell division.
$(iii)$ Growth and reproduction are mutually exclusive events.
With respect to growth and reproduction,which of the following statements are true?

Statement $X$: To define a living organism,focus is placed on the specific characteristics of living beings.
Statement $Y$: Reproduction,growth,development,consciousness towards the environment,adaptation,and death are the unique characteristics of living organisms.

Living organisms show self-consciousness. Explain.