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If something can not yet reproduce but will be able to in the future can it be considered alive?
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Yes.
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Does the fact that an embryo contains DNA prove that it is a living being?
No, it means that it has the potential to be alive. I think that for something to be considered alive, then it must be able to move, reproduce, sense, grow, reproduce, excrete and rely on nutrients for its survival. (note: that's just my opinion)
Is an organism something that is alive or once was alive?
Yes, an organism by definition is not only alive, it reacts to stimuli, maintains homeostasis, grows and can reproduce. Once it dies, it returns to the soil or water as organic matter. If something cannot be alive, it is inorganic. This includes all the minerals on the earth or what we sees as "rocks".
What are the characteristics necessary to be considered alive?
Something is alive if it can reproduce, respond to changes in his/her/its surroundings, can convert some form of energy into energy to sustain his/her/its self, and has DNA. Thus, a virus is not alive because it can not reproduce on its own-it needs a host. A baby human is alive for the above four reasons (though reproduction is a capacity that will develop with maturity).
Is influenza autotroph or heterotroph?
They are niether, knowing that they are non-living.
Can viruses reproduce with dead or alive cells?
Virus need a working DNA replicating machinary so they can be reproduce only in living cell.
Are organs alive?
No because organs coukd not reproduce in order to be considered alive u have to be able to reproduce
Does the fact that an embryo contains DNA prove that it is a living being?
No, it means that it has the potential to be alive. I think that for something to be considered alive, then it must be able to move, reproduce, sense, grow, reproduce, excrete and rely on nutrients for its survival. (note: that's just my opinion)
What would be considered a living thing?
Something is alive if it can reproduce, respond to changes in its environment, can convert some form of energy into energy to sustain its self, and produces waste.
Virusers are not considered alives because they lack what?
Viruses are not considered alive because they lack the ability to reproduce unless they have a host to reproduce for them. When viruses are not attache to a living cell they lose all living characteristics.
Can a tornado reproduce?
No. Tornadoes do not reproduce. They are not alive.
How do guppies reproduce?
They reproduce by mating.
Is a stuffed animal alive?
Erm...no. Maybe in the future stuffed animals will be imbued with artificial intelligence that will be considered 'alive', but for now however they are not.
What is a reason that something might not be considered science?
1 obvious way is if it can move. others would be like: can it produce heat/cold, if it is alive/dead, if it can reproduce, if it can take in energy from the sun or other things, it you can see it, etc.
What kingdom do viruses and bacteria belong to?
Viruses are prokaryotes and not Eukaryotes. Therefore they are not alive. Since it is not considered to be alive they do not belong in the 5 kingdom classification; Monera, Fungi, Plantae, Animalia, Protista. Bacteria are living once celled organisms and belong to either bacteria or Archaea. *Viruses not considered alive because they need a host to be able to reproduce. They cannot reproduce on their own.
Is an organism something that is alive or once was alive?
Yes, an organism by definition is not only alive, it reacts to stimuli, maintains homeostasis, grows and can reproduce. Once it dies, it returns to the soil or water as organic matter. If something cannot be alive, it is inorganic. This includes all the minerals on the earth or what we sees as "rocks".
Why do Sumatran tigers reproduce?
Sumatran tigers reproduce to keep the species alive.
Explain why a virus is considered alive while a rock is not?
Mainly because rocks don't reproduce. A lot of scientists don't consider viruses alive, either, for pretty much the same reason: they can't reproduce themselves, they have to co-opt the machinery of a living cell in order to do so.
