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Chapter 1.2, Problem 1C
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To distinguish: Characteristics of a living organism from a rock.
Concept introduction: All things in the world are classified under two categories: living and non-living things. All the living things are studied under biology. Several characteristics distinguish living organisms from non-living things. Rock is a non-living thing.
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