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Why do some people think plants are alive?
Why do some people think plants are alive?
- Because they can perform molecular movements
- Because they have colorful leaves and move visibly
- Because they have roots and can reproduce
- Because they are green and visibly growing (correct)
What is a common misconception about the defining characteristic of life?
What is a common misconception about the defining characteristic of life?
- Visible movement is always indicative of life (correct)
- Plants that are not visibly growing are not alive
- Animals can only breathe with visible movement
- Molecular movements are not necessary for life
Why is there controversy about whether viruses are truly alive?
Why is there controversy about whether viruses are truly alive?
- They do not exhibit visible growth
- They do not reproduce like living organisms
- They do not show molecular movement (correct)
- They are not made of cells
What is the role of molecular movements in defining life?
What is the role of molecular movements in defining life?
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Why do some people think plants are alive, despite not visibly growing?
Why do some people think plants are alive, despite not visibly growing?
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What is a common misconception about the defining characteristic of life?
What is a common misconception about the defining characteristic of life?
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Why do some people think plants are alive, despite not visibly growing?
Why do some people think plants are alive, despite not visibly growing?
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What is a controversy about whether viruses are truly alive or not?
What is a controversy about whether viruses are truly alive or not?
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Why is it insufficient to use visible movement as the defining characteristic of life?
Why is it insufficient to use visible movement as the defining characteristic of life?
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What do some people use as evidence for plants being alive?
What do some people use as evidence for plants being alive?
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