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Kay [80]
3 years ago
11

How do you know if something is alive? Please help me describe some of the characteristics of living things.

Biology
1 answer:
Feliz [49]3 years ago
8 0

Answer:

In order for something to be classified as living, it must grow and develop, use energy, reproduce, be made of cells, respond to its environment, and adapt. While many things meet one or more of these criteria, a living thing must meet all of the criteria.

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