Consider a theoretical organism that utilizes silicon as its primary structural element instead of carbon. Assuming all other characteristics of life are present, which fundamental biological process would be MOST significantly challenged by this substitution?

In which of the following, metabolic reactions take place?

Assertion: (A)Metabolism refers to the sum of chemical reactions that occur with in living organisms. Reason : (B)Metabolic reactions occur simultaneously inside living organisms

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Reproduction is synonymous with growth in which of the following set of organisms?

Read the following statements:

A. Photoperiod affects reproduction in seasonal breeders, both plants and animals

B. Increase in body mass is considered as reproduction

C. Metabolism is a defining feature of all living organism without exception

D. Self consciousness is a defining property of every living organism

Choose the correct statements

Imagine a synthetic life form created in a lab that uses a novel information storage molecule distinct from DNA or RNA, but still exhibits heritability and undergoes evolution. Which of the following aspects of the current definition of life would MOST require reconsideration in light of this discovery?

Which of the following are considered as the twin characteristics of growth?

I. Responses to stimuli

II. Increases in mass

III. Increases in the number of individuals

IV. Increases in width

Among the following choose the properties shown by the living organism exclusively?

I. growth

II. increase in mass

III. self-replication ability

IV. response to touch stimuli

What is illustrated by the statement ‘Nothing lives forever, yet life continues’?

Which of the following are considered as the twin characteristics of growth?

I. Responses to stimuli

II. Increases in mass

III. Increases in the number of individuals

IV. Increases in width