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I'm working on a biology discussion question and need an explanation and answer to help me learn.
As we delve into the characteristics of the cell; which now we know is the small unit of life. You may want to review module #1 to what is considered life. For this discussion post you will be writing at least 250 words considering the following:
- Where is the line between alive and not alive?
- Viruses are often thought of as a form in between living and nonliving. How would you ultimately decide if they are alive or not?
- What traits does an organism NEED to possess to be considered alive? Support your answer with a source.
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Living Organisms
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Living Organisms
Tling and nonliving can be differentiated based on the ability of the object or
organism to reproduce, respire and metabolize. Metabolism allows organisms to sustain their
biological processes. Metabolic processes allow living organisms to convert molecules into
bigger or smaller molecules and generate energy (Mohamed & Ba...
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