Amoebas are unicellular. The single cell splits in half to form two new cells. A student claims amoebas are alive. Is the student correct?(1 point)

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The student is correct; amoebas are probably alive because they have reproductive capabilities and create offspring through reproduction.
The student is correct; amoebas are probably alive because they have reproductive capabilities and create offspring through reproduction.

The student is not correct; amoebas are not alive because they are only made of one cell.
The student is not correct; amoebas are not alive because they are only made of one cell.

The student is not correct; amoebas are not alive because two different amoebas are not contributing together to make a new offspring.
The student is not correct; amoebas are not alive because two different amoebas are not contributing together to make a new offspring.

The student is correct; amoebas are alive because they become multicellular.

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The correct response is:

The student is correct; amoebas are probably alive because they have reproductive capabilities and create offspring through reproduction.

Amoebas are unicellular organisms that exhibit life characteristics, including growth, reproduction, and response to their environment. They reproduce asexually by splitting in half, which is a form of reproduction.