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Yes, all living things have genetic material.
Yes, DNA is a characteristic that all living things share. To be more precise, all living things share a form of genetic material, which is DNA.
No, not all living things contain cells. Viruses, for example, are considered living but are not made up of cells. They are instead composed of genetic material encased in a protein coat.
Yes, all living things have genetics because genetics is the study of genes, heredity, and variation in living organisms. This encompasses the genetic material (DNA or RNA) that carries the instructions for the growth, development, functioning, and reproduction of living things.
One thing that all living things have in common is the ability to grow and reproduce. This is a fundamental characteristic of life that allows organisms to pass on their genetic information to future generations.