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(D) The defining property of living organisms that distinguishes them from non-living things without any exception is the ability to respond to their

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(D) The defining property of living organisms that distinguishes them from non-living things without any exception is the ability to respond to their environment (consciousness or responsiveness).- $A$: Interaction with the environment is a broad trait,but responsiveness is the specific defining feature.- $B$: Reproduction is not an unexceptional characteristic because some living organisms like sterile worker bees or infertile human couples do not reproduce.- $C$: Growth is also seen in non-living things (e.g.,crystal growth,mountain growth),so it is not a defining feature.- $D$: Responsiveness to stimuli (touch,light,temperature,etc.) is a property shown by all living organisms,making it the most accurate choice among the given options.

Column $I$ (Scale)	Column $II$ (Biological Entity)	Column $III$ (Field of Science)
$a$. Macroscopic	$P$. Ecosystems	$i$. Physics
$b$. Sub-microscopic	$Q$. Tissues	$ii$. Ecology
$c$. Conceptual	$R$. Organ systems	$iii$. Cell Biology
$d$. Microscopic	$S$. Sub-atomic particles	$iv$. Biology

The living organisms can be unexceptionally distinguished from the non-living things on the basis of their ability for:

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