Amoebas are unicellular. The single cell splits in half to form two new cells. A student

Question

claims amoebas are alive. Is the student correct? (1 point)
The student is not correct; amoebas are not alive because two different amoebas are
not contributing together to make a new offspring.
A The student is correct; amoebas are probably alive because they have reproductive
B capabilities and create offspring through reproduction.
C The student is correct; amoebas are alive because they become multicellular.
D The student is not correct; amoebas are not alive because they are only made of one
cell.

Answer 1

The correct answer is:

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

Amoebas are unicellular organisms, but they are considered alive because they can reproduce, grow, and carry out metabolic processes, which are characteristics of living organisms. The fact that they reproduce by splitting in half (asexual reproduction) does not negate their status as living organisms.