Question: what are the 10 characteristics of all living things?
Answer: cellular composition. the cell is considered the basic unit of life as it is the smallest unit that can carry it out functions of life. ... 
metabolism. chemicals are substances with unique molecular composition that are used in or produced by chemical processes. ... 
growth. ... 
excretion. ... 
responsiveness. ... 
movement. ... 
reproduction. ... 
growth.