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Why do living things need to reproduce but not non living things?
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∙ 9y ago
actually non living thing do reproduce, just differently. say a plant for instance, that reproduces. anything that doesn't need to reproduce (like a twig or log) then it has evolved not to because it is either dead or doesnt need to reproduce.
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∙ 11y ago
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∙ 11y agobecause we need go ahead by new generations living things reproduce as non-living things are made by us they do not reproduce
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∙ 9y agoLiving things eventually die. Therefore, if they did not reproduce, their species (and genes) would cease to exist.
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∙ 12y agoghjk;l'/kmknjfjvjhvjh i don't know either
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Can non-living things reproduce?
Viruses can reproduce only inside a cell of living organisms. Viruses are sometimes considered non-living structures because they lack cells.
Compare and contrast living and non living things?
Living things need air, source of energy living things don't Living things can reproduce, nonliving things can't There are many others, you just have to think! For example, what are the differences between a dog and a pencil?
Differences between living and non living things?
living things need food, water, and air. non-living things need none of those things.
Are all organisms living things?
Yes **G1N4** I thought some living things are not organisms, because they are not free living.
Can the non-living reproduce?
An organism must be a living organism in order to reproduce. If something is an organism but is dead or non-living, it is not reasonable to believe that it can reproduce.
Can non-living things reproduce?
Viruses can reproduce only inside a cell of living organisms. Viruses are sometimes considered non-living structures because they lack cells.
How do we classify living and non-living things?
Living things have the capacity to reproduce, non-living things do not reproduce. The living things use biological energy for their growth and development, non-living things do not require such energy.
What is the definition of non-living things?
Things which are not alive, which do not have the characteristics of living things: the ability to grow, the need to be nourished, the ability to reproduce.
What is non living things?
It's simple A non-living thing... IS A THING
What are the distinguishing properties that are unique to living things?
4 Things that distinguish living things from non-living things 1. Living things need space to live 2. Living things need water 3. Living things need air 4. Living things need to reproduce
How is living and non living different?
non living is dead and living is alive
Can living things reproduce non living things?
Some can. You (a living thing) can print off multiple copies of this answer (non-living thing).
Are there any non-living things that reproduce?
Fire
How are non living and living things different?
According to scientists, for a thing to be living it needs cell, tissue,organ and an organ system. Things without even one of these are considered non living. Also a need for water.
What were discovered in science about living and non living things?
Living things - consume ( eat food) - reproduce - respond (to stimulus) - grow And non living - no characteristics of living
Can things come from a non living thing?
Technically no, because non-living things don't have the ability to reproduce. EX: Metal can make "things".
Compare and contrast living and non living things?
Living things need air, source of energy living things don't Living things can reproduce, nonliving things can't There are many others, you just have to think! For example, what are the differences between a dog and a pencil?
