Which of the Following is Classified as a Living Organism

Question

Which of the following is classified as a living organism by biologists?
A) DNA molecule
B) Bacterium
C) Metabolic energy
D) Feather
E) Meteorite

Accepted Answer

Biologists classify bacteria as living organisms because they exhibit all the characteristics of living things, such as growth, reproduction, response to stimuli, and metabolism. DNA molecule, metabolic energy, feather, and meteorite do not meet all the criteria of living organisms.