Question

Following NASA's first mission to Mars and several subsequent observations, a series of round objects are being evaluated as potential life forms. The observations of the object are as follows:

Answer 1

a. Based on current observations, the objects should not be considered a life form becausethe lack some characteristics of life.

b. The characteristics of life they posses include:

• the ability to reproduce
• the ability to grow in volume
• the ability to respond to stimuli

c. The characteristics of life they are yet to demonstrate include:

• taking on food
• ability to respire
• ability to remove waste products

What is growth?

Growth is referred to as the increase in mass and size of a body or organs which typically occurs through the multiplication of cells and an increase in intracellular substance.

From the observation made about the object we cannot consider it to be a life form because the object is yet to display growth in mass. The object must grow in order to be considered living.

In conclusion, the object was able to reproduce itself displaying a characteristic of a life form.

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