Read the following features and select the correct option from the options given below with respect living beings I. They reproduce II. They metabolise

III. They have cellular organization IV. They have ability to respond to stimuli

Viruses exhibit characteristics of both living and non-living entities. Which of the following properties of viruses MOST strongly supports the argument AGAINST their classification as living organisms?

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?

A scientist discovers a novel entity exhibiting complex organic molecules, compartmentalization, and energy transformation. However, it lacks a definitive cellular structure and doesn't demonstrate heritability. Which characteristic of life is MOST definitively absent in this entity?

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