Question

think about a petal plucked from its flower. is the petal alive according to the characteristics of life? why or why not?

Answer 1

I would say No, 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.

Answer 2

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.