responsiveness to the environment
growth and change
ability to reproduce
have a metabolism and breathe
maintain homeostasis
being made of cells
passing traits onto offspring
H O P E T H I S H E L P E D <3
Every person has their own part to play or if you want to get scientific then a niche. And if somebody doesn't do their job then it could slow everyone else down. Maybe I don't fully understand the question, But I hope its right.