Advanced Science Primary 3 Diversity

Jun Jie has a toy robot that moves when he claps and says 'Hello' when a button is pressed. He claims it is a living thing. Which characteristic of living things does the robot LACK?

A It can move.
B It can respond to changes.
C It can reproduce.
D It needs energy.
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Step 1: Living things must possess ALL characteristics: grow, reproduce, need air/food/water, and respond to changes. Step [2-9]: While robots can move or respond via sensors, they cannot produce young (reproduce). Step [2-9]: Reproduction is the defining missing trait.

Correct answer: It can reproduce.

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