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Rust forms on an old car. Over time, the rust covers more of the car.

Is the rust alive?

A.
Yes, rust is alive because it exhibits homeostasis.

B.
Yes, rust is alive because it maintains its structure.

C.
No, rust is not alive because it responds to stimuli.

D.
No, rust is not alive because it does not reproduce.

Question

(Medal reward! Please help!!) 

Rust forms on an old car. Over time, the rust covers more of the car.
 
Is the rust alive?
 
 A.
Yes, rust is alive because it exhibits homeostasis.
 
 B.
Yes, rust is alive because it maintains its structure.
 
 C.
No, rust is not alive because it responds to stimuli.
 
 D.
No, rust is not alive because it does not reproduce.

anonymous · Answer

@jonnyboy101 @BioEpic @PRAETORIAN.10

phebe · Answer

Is the rust on an old car alive? NO, rust is not alive because it does not reproduce.

praetorian.10 · Answer

ummmm yeah thats a no

praetorian.10 · Answer

its not organic lol

phebe · Answer

lol

praetorian.10 · Answer

it displays none of the attributes denoting the status of being alive

praetorian.10 · Answer

whilst it appears to have "locomotion" this spreading isnt actually by choice

praetorian.10 · Answer

and so the answer is

 D.
No, rust is not alive because it does not reproduce.

praetorian.10 · Answer

what you see in this scenario is more like replication

praetorian.10 · Answer

which is mechanic

praetorian.10 · Answer

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anonymous · Answer

Thanks, guys! ^^ :D I didn't really understand that well... :O but now I do c:

phebe · Answer

welcome XD

praetorian.10 · Answer

yay :)