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Which of the following is NOT a common evidence for being alive?
Which of the following is NOT a common evidence for being alive?
- Growth
- Visible movement (correct)
- Breathing
- Green color
How do we know that plants are alive?
How do we know that plants are alive?
- They are green
- They grow over time (correct)
- They have visible movement
- They breathe
What is the defining characteristic of life according to the passage?
What is the defining characteristic of life according to the passage?
- Green color
- Growth (correct)
- Visible movement
- Breathing
Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a way to determine if something is alive?
Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a way to determine if something is alive?
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What do we tend to think of as evidence for being alive?
What do we tend to think of as evidence for being alive?
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Study Notes
Evidence for Life
- Common indicators of life include growth, reproduction, and response to stimuli.
- Unique processes such as metabolism and cellular organization are essential evidences of life.
Characteristics of Plants
- Plants demonstrate life through processes like photosynthesis, growth, and reproduction.
- They respond to environmental changes, showing adaptability and interaction with their surroundings.
Defining Characteristics of Life
- Life is characterized by systems that exhibit organization, homeostasis, growth, reproduction, and response to stimuli.
Determining Life
- Methods to ascertain if something is alive encompass assessing metabolic activity, growth patterns, and responsiveness to the environment.
- Certain criteria may not be explicitly mentioned, such as consciousness or intelligence.
Common Evidence of Life
- Evidence for being alive commonly involves signs of metabolism, reproduction, and adaptability to environmental changes.
- Heartbeat and neural activity are frequently thought of as indicators in animals, while similar functions in plants take other forms like growth and nutrient absorption.
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