Question
Assertion : Living organisms possess specific individuality with the definite shape and size. 
Reason : Both living and non living entities resemble each other at the lower level of organisation.

Answer

(b) All living organisms have definite shape and size and all show specific individuality with an orderly mannered organisation whereas at the lower level of organisation, both the living and non living are made up of atoms.

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