10 Questions
Why do some people think plants are alive?
Because they are green and visibly growing
What is a common misconception about the defining characteristic of life?
Visible movement is always indicative of life
Why is there controversy about whether viruses are truly alive?
They do not show molecular movement
What is the role of molecular movements in defining life?
They are necessary for life
Why do some people think plants are alive, despite not visibly growing?
Because they can perform invisible molecular movements
What is a common misconception about the defining characteristic of life?
Visible movement is necessary for life
Why do some people think plants are alive, despite not visibly growing?
They grow over time
What is a controversy about whether viruses are truly alive or not?
They do not show any molecular movement
Why is it insufficient to use visible movement as the defining characteristic of life?
Some animals can breathe without visible movement
What do some people use as evidence for plants being alive?
They have colored leaves
Test your knowledge on the characteristics of living organisms with this quiz. Explore the differences between living and non-living things and discover the key indicators of life.
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