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The organisms which display properties of both living and nonliving are

A
Viruses
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Diatoms
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C
Lichens
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D
Bacteria
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Solution

The correct option is D Viruses
  • A virus is a microorganism that has properties of both living and non-living both.
  • They don't have their own metabolism.
  • They require a host for reproduction.
  • Thus, they are not living outside their host but living inside their host.
Thus, the correct answer is (A).

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