Living organism

Non-living matter

Living organism shows intrinsic growth

Non-living matter does not show intrinsic growth. It shows extrinsic growth.

Living organism gives birth to offspring

Non-living matter does not give birth to offspring

Living organism can sense its environment

Non-living matter cannot sense its environment

Living organism can move by itself

Non-living matter cannot move by itself

Living organism exhibits cellular organization

Non-living matter does not exhibit cellular organization

Living organism shows metabolism

Non-living matter does not show metabolism