Question
A scientist came across what she believes to be a brand new species of life. Upon testing, she learns that the organism satisfies most of the characteristics of life; however, it cannot respond to its environment. From a scientific perspective, is this organism living or non-living?
Responses
Non-living; an organism must satisfy all of the characteristics of life to be considered living.
Non-living; an organism must satisfy all of the characteristics of life to be considered living.
Living; an organism only needs to satisfy five out of the eight characteristics of life.
Living; an organism only needs to satisfy five out of the eight characteristics of life.
Responses
Non-living; an organism must satisfy all of the characteristics of life to be considered living.
Non-living; an organism must satisfy all of the characteristics of life to be considered living.
Living; an organism only needs to satisfy five out of the eight characteristics of life.
Living; an organism only needs to satisfy five out of the eight characteristics of life.
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From a scientific perspective, the correct response would be:
**Non-living; an organism must satisfy all of the characteristics of life to be considered living.**
In biology, organisms are generally expected to meet all the standard characteristics of life, which typically include the ability to respond to their environment. If an organism cannot respond to its environment, it would not meet this criterion, thereby classifying it as non-living.
**Non-living; an organism must satisfy all of the characteristics of life to be considered living.**
In biology, organisms are generally expected to meet all the standard characteristics of life, which typically include the ability to respond to their environment. If an organism cannot respond to its environment, it would not meet this criterion, thereby classifying it as non-living.