Multiple choice

The fundamental difference between the living and non-living pertains to

  1. the property of locomotion

  2. the property of reproduction

  3. the existence of protoplasm

  4. interaction with oxygen

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C Correct answer
Explanation

Protoplasm is the fundamental living material that defines all organisms. Locomotion isn't essential as plants are living but don't move, and reproduction isn't universal since sterile organisms like mules are still considered alive.