Question

Think about a petal plucked from its flower. When the petal is removed from the flower, will it remain alive according to the characteristics of life? Why or why not?

Answer 1

No, the petal will be non -living

Step-by-step explanation:

This is because it would not be able to reproduce or respond to any external stimuli, and because it is no longer attached to the flower where it gains it's energy and nutrients from it will be classified as non- living as it cannot sustain life on it's own.