Question

according to the cell theory what is required for an object to be considered alive

Answer 1

http://biology.about.com/od/biologydictionary/g/celltheory.htm

Answer 2

All living organisms are composed of cells. They may be unicellular or multicellular.
The cell is the basic unit of life.
Cells arise from pre-existing cells.

Answer 3

Made of cells, levels of organization, use energy, respond to environment, grow, reproduce and can adapt to different environments.