" Defining Features "

Living organisms has the ability to grow.

There are various catabolic and anabolic reactions occurs in an organism throughout their life.

Cellular organization is the defining feature of all characteristics organisms. Living organisms are able to respond to the external stimuli.

" Characteristics "

(1) A distinguishing quality, trait or feature of an individual, thing, disorder, etc.

(2) A distinctive mark, feature, attribute, or property of an individual or thing.

Characteristics are traits or qualities. Here is the list of characteristics shared by living things:

Cellular organization

Reproduction

Metabolism

Homeostasis

Heredity

Response to stimuli

Growth and development

Adaptation through evolution