Death is defined as...

Which of the following statements are correct regarding the characteristics of living organisms?
$(a)$ Reproduction is a synonymous feature of growth.
$(b)$ Metabolism is a defining feature of all living organisms.
$(c)$ Cellular organization is the defining feature of life forms.
$(d)$ Consciousness is not a defining feature of living organisms.

The first step of taxonomy is ....

Which of the following is an incorrect match regarding scale,level of organization,and scientific discipline?

Match Column-$I$ (Scale) with Column-$II$ (Biological entity) and select the correct option:
| Column-$I$ (Scale) | Column-$II$ (Biological entity) |
| :--- | :--- |
| $(a)$ Macroscopic | $(i)$ Cells |
| $(b)$ Microscopic | (ii) Organisms |
| $(c)$ Sub-microscopic | (iii) Society |
| $(d)$ Conceptual | (iv) Atoms |

What is the science that deals with the study of plants from various perspectives called?