Question

Can the fruit that has fallen or detached from the tree can be said to be alive? Give reasons for your answer.

Answer 1

No,

For something to be considered living it has to do 6 things. These are:
1)Be made up of cells. Yes apples are made up of cells
2)They must obtain and use energy. No apples do not obtain or use energy once separated from the tree.
3)They must grow and develop. Apples do not grow or develop after being separated from the tree.
4)They must reproduce. While the seeds in the apple are capable of reproducing, the apple itself is not.
5)They must respond to their environment. Apples are not capable of responding to their environment.
6) They must adapt to their environment. Apples lose the ability to respond to their environment when separated from the tree