Cells are made of smaller parts called organelles. These organelles help carry out functions of the cell. Are organelles alive?

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No organelles are not alive because a cell is the smallest unit that can carry out the functions of life.
No organelles are not alive because a cell is the smallest unit that can carry out the functions of life.

Yes, organelles are alive because they use energy to function.

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The correct response is: No, organelles are not alive because a cell is the smallest unit that can carry out the functions of life. Organelles, such as mitochondria and ribosomes, perform specific functions within a cell and are not considered living entities on their own. They do not carry out all the functions necessary for life independently; rather, they work together within the context of a cell.