Wednesday, January 27, 2010
Bio Blog #2
There are many ways for someone to know if they and something else are alive. I know that I am alive for a few reasons. 1. Order. I am made up of many cells and if something is made up of cells then they are considered a living organism. 2. Reproduction. I also know that I am alive because I was born with the capability to reproduce and have my own offspring. 3.The ability to grow and develop. I started out as a little fetus in my mothers tummy and eventually was born and I have been growing and developing new skills and traits ever since. I feel that the scientific definition of a living thing is complete as of right now. But it may change as time goes on and living organisms and there characteristics progress.
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Very well put! You are definately a true living human being. In time many thing will change dealing with science and their various theories.
ReplyDeleteI agree that you put it very well and the example of being a fetus in your mommy's tummy was a great example and so true! Scientific definition I agree also will for sure change over time because living things will keep changing, with new finds to come.
ReplyDeleteI agree with your definition and list of requirements in being alive. However when I think about your second point-- "Reproduction. I also know that I am alive because I was born with the ability to reproduce and have my own offspring," there are many cases of species, including humans, being born disabled and without the proper reproductive organs/womb/whatever else. Of course they are the exceptions but it is important to note the differences in every individual living thing of any species!
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