Biology

Shady

30 September, 23:46

An unknown alien body visits Earth. Scientists study it to determine if it is alive and

notice the following things about it:

• it is made of cells

. it can reproduce

• it does not grow or develop

• it does not maintain homeostasis

it can adapt to its surroundings

• it uses energy

Based on these observations, is this alien living or not?

A: it is non-living because it does not have all the characteristics of life

B:it is living because it has all the characteristics of life.

C: it is living because it is made of cells, uses energy, and reproduces.

D:it is non-living because can't maintain homeostasis