Question 4

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

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

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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 indeed alive, and their method of reproduction, which involves a single cell splitting to form two new cells, is a recognized form of asexual reproduction. They exhibit all the characteristics of life, including growth, reproduction, and response to their environment.

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