Maple syrup would be categorized under solutions. As it contains sugar which is very soluble in water, it dissolves completely in water depending on its solubility at that temperature making it impossible for the components to be filtered out. A solution is a homogeneous mixture.
The ability to reproduce The ability to respond to stimuli . The 2nd one may be a bit confusing but people who do not respond to stimuli eg they have CIPA or are blind or deaf can still survive