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Which of the following is not a defining property of all living organisms?
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Defining properties of living organisms are those characteristics that are present in all living organisms without any exception. Metabolism, cellular organisation, and consciousness (response to stimuli) are considered defining properties. Reproduction is a characteristic of living organisms, but it is not a defining property because not all living organisms reproduce (e.g., sterile human couples, mules, worker bees). Therefore, reproduction is not a defining property of all living organisms.