A researcher observes an isolated system containing complex organic molecules undergoing spontaneous self-assembly into membrane-bound structures. These structures exhibit rudimentary metabolism but no reproduction or heritability. Which characteristic of life is the MOST significant barrier preventing these structures from being classified as living organisms?
Metabolism
Cellular organization
Reproduction and growth
Adaptation
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Process of metabolism leads to
Growth
Development
Functions of living body
All of these
In plants growth occur by … throughout their life span.
Choose an appropriate option to complete the given NCERT statement
Cell dedifferentiation
Cell differentiation
Cell multiplication
None of these
Process of metabolism leads to
Growth
Development
Functions of living body
All of these
