Question

Scientists distinguish whether an entity is a living or nonliving by describing the.....? of life.

Answer 1

I think the scientist distinguish whether an entity is living or non living be describing the single unit of life, the live cell that could multiply, reproduce and generate trough time also through ages. I hope you are satisfied with my answer and feel free to ask for more 

Answer 2

Answer:

the correct answer would be- characteristics of life.

Explanation:

Distinguishing an entity as a living entity or nonliving entity scientifically is not based on one single thing or character. It is determined by the various characters of life.

The characteristics of life that are helpful in finding out if an individual entity is living or non-living are-

Homeostasis ability,

ability to use energy and obtain it,

Ability to reproduce,

Complexity,

Movement,

Metabolism, and

Heredity.

Thus, the correct answer is - characteristics.