Basic Life Processes
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What is a common evidence for being alive according to the text?

  • Audible sounds
  • Visible growth
  • Visible movement (correct)
  • Change in color
  • Why is there controversy about whether viruses are truly alive?

  • They exhibit visible growth
  • They do not breathe
  • They lack audible sounds
  • They do not show molecular movement (correct)
  • What characteristic of life is not enough according to the text?

  • Visible growth
  • Visible movement (correct)
  • Change in color
  • Audible sounds
  • What does the text mention as a characteristic of plants being alive?

    <p>Growth over time</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why do professional biologists consider molecular movements necessary for life?

    <p>Viruses do not show molecular movement</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What do some people tend to think of as common evidence for being alive?

    <p>Visible movement</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why do some people think plants are alive?

    <p>They grow over time</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why is there controversy about whether viruses are truly alive?

    <p>They do not show molecular movement</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is not enough as a defining characteristic of life according to the text?

    <p>Visible movement</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why is invisible molecular movement necessary for life according to professional biologists?

    <p>It is needed for fundamental life processes</p> Signup and view all the answers

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