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4. Scientists discover a new organism that grows, uses energy, and reproduces, but it does not respond to stimuli. What conclusion can best be made about this organism?
A. It is not alive because it lacks all attributes of life.
B. It is alive because it can reproduce.
C. It is half-living, half-nonliving.
D. It only exists as a plant.

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B. It is alive because it can reproduce.

Explanation: The organism shows several key characteristics of life (growth, energy use, reproduction). Lacking one characteristic (response to stimuli) does not by itself make it nonliving.