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What is meant by living ? Write any four defining features of life forms.

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A living organism is primarily physico-chemical material that demonstrates a high degree of complexity, is capable of self-regulation, possesses a metabolism and perpetuates itself through time. Cellular organisation, metabolism, growth, reproduction and consciousness are some defining features of life forms.
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