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think about a petal plucked from its flower. is the petal alive according to the characteristics of life? why or why not?

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I would say No, because the flower petal on it's own can not Grow, or Reproduce, Adapt to it's Environment, Use Energy, or Respond to it's Environment.
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Answer;

No, the petal is not alive according to the characteristics of life

Explanation;

-This is because the flower petal on it's own can not Grow, or Reproduce, Adapt to it's Environment, Use Energy, or Respond to it's Environment.

-Growth, reproduction, response, and respiration are some of the characteristics of living organisms, therefore for anything to be considered living it must possess these characteristics.

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