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There is still some debate as to how one can determine if something is alive or not. Currently, we tend to look at the characteristics that "living" things already exhibit, which are: 1. Composed of cells; if no cell, no life. (for this reason, viruses are not considered to be alive.) 2. Organization; both on a molecular and cellular level. 3. Metabolism; all living organisms must use energy of some sort. 4. Response to Stimuli; simple or complex actions in response to environment. Adaptation would fit under this topic as well. 5. Reproduction; living things must be able to reproduce, not for the individual, but for the continuation of life. 6. Growth; not all organisms must grow or develop, through cell enlargement or replication, but it is common in most living things.
If something has only two or three of the characteristics listed above, it is not considered to be alive. Life must exhibit the first five characteristics to truly be alive.
The ability to reproduce, consume, and to cease existence (i.e. die) are traits that could be used to describe that which lives.
What else can I help you with?
What is movement in living organisms?
is an ability of living organism to change posytionorinternal movement ofvarious organ
Is sponge bob a living thing?
yes
What is the term sterile?
The definition of the word sterile is something that is free from living germs or bacteria. It can also be used to mean a living thing that cannot reproduce. Sterile is sometimes used as a description for something that is boring and uninteresting too.
Can you tell the date of something written on a piece of paper?
Most people cannot tell the date of something written on a piece of paper. However, there are experts that can do this. They are often used in court cases, and to date antique documents.
What is something that your senses tell you about an object?
Something you can observe about an object using your senses is a physical property.
What are 10 livings things?
Umm cant u tell that a living thing is something living?
What are the Ghosts that interact with the living?
These ghosts need something or need to pass on a message. If they try to tell you something its a good idea to listen!
What is something that in not living?
something that is not living
Why would God tell you something bad was not going to happen and it happens?
The true and living GOD would not so do.
What is the definition for name?
Name: A word given to something or someone (usually a living thing) to tell them apart from others.
How can you tell the difference between something that is alive and something that is dead?
Living things exhibit characteristics such as growth, reproduction, responsiveness to stimuli, and the ability to maintain homeostasis. Dead things do not show signs of these characteristics and do not have the ability to sustain these functions.
When was Living to Tell the Tale created?
Living to Tell the Tale was created in 2002.
How do you tell i want to tell you something in Telugu?
how to tell i want to tell u something in telugue
How do you say tell you something in Italian?
Can I tell you something? posso dirti qualcosa? Tell you something = dirvi qualcosa
What do you do when you tell someone something?
get them in privet and tell them you want to tell them something and just be calm
When was Tell Me Something created?
Tell Me Something was created in 1999.
What character did Jim Carrey play on In Living Color but did not play on Saturday Night Live?
Fire Marshall Bill Let me Tell ya something!!!
