Question :
Which of the following is the basic characteristic of a living organism?
Option 1:
Ability to breathe
Option 2:
Ability to reproduce
Option 3:
Ability to move
Option 4: Ability to eat
Correct Answer:
Ability to breathe
Solution : The correct answer is the ability to breathe.
All organisms breathe to live. Breathing is the process of exchanging gases from the lungs with other parts of the body. In this process, oxygen is taken and carbon dioxide is released. The diaphragm plays a major role as it contacts and relaxes on inspiration and expiration respectively.