What Characteristic is Common to All Living Things

Question

What characteristic is common to all living things?  
A) All living things eat.
B) All living things are producers.
C) All living things sense and respond to change.
D) All living things have a nucleus.
E) All living things are consumers.

Accepted Answer

Sensing and responding to change is a characteristic common to all living things. It is the defining feature of life and is essential for an organism's survival and reproduction. While other options may apply to some living things, they do not apply to all living things.