Difference Between Living and Non-Living Things ~ University Notes

BASIS FOR COMPARISON	LIVING THINGS	NON-LIVING THINGS
Meaning	Living things are the creatures that are alive and compose of tiny particles, i.e. cells.	Non-living things refers to those objects or items, that do not exhibit any sign of life.
Example
Organization	Highly organized	No such organization
Conciousness	They sense things and react to external stimulus.	Non-living things do not sense things.
Homeostasis	Maintain a stable internal environment to make cells function.	Do not maintain a stable internal environment.
Metabolism	Reaction like anabolism and catabolism occurs.	No metabolic changes occurs in non-living things.
Growth	All living things undergo a regulated growth.	Non-living things do not grow.
Evolution	Living things go through evolution.	Non-living things do not undergo evolution.
Survival	Depends on food, water and air for survival.	Does not depend on anything for survival.
Life-span	Have a certain life span, after which they die.	There is no such thing like life span.

Difference Between Living and Non-Living Things