What are the main differences between living organisms and inanimate bodies?

The most important difference between living organisms and elements of inanimate nature is the constant exchange of substances and energy between the organism and the environment. Here are the main properties of a living:
a) Breathing is a process in which gas exchange occurs between the body and the environment.
b) Nutrition – assimilation of nutrients, food by a living organism.
c) Isolation – the process of removing waste products that are unnecessary or harmful to organisms.
d) Movement – a change in the body or body parts of an individual in space.
e) Growth – an increase in the mass and size of an individual due to the processes of biosynthesis.
f) Development – improvement of the body during life.
g) Irritability – the body’s ability to selectively respond to environmental influences.
h) Reproduction – reproduction of similar individuals.
i) Heredity – the property to pass on their characteristics to descendants.