D because they are complete systems
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<span>D. It takes place along an unraveled section of DNA</span>
Answer;
No, the petal is not alive according to the characteristics of life
Explanation;
-This is because the flower petal on it's own can not Grow, or Reproduce, Adapt to it's Environment, Use Energy, or Respond to it's Environment.
-Growth, reproduction, response, and respiration are some of the characteristics of living organisms, therefore for anything to be considered living it must possess these characteristics.