Is a mule considered a living organism? Why do you think that way?
2006-11-20 12:30:57 · 14 answers · asked by HomieDawg101 1 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Biology
Why yes...American Heritage defines organism this way:
American Heritage Dictionary - Cite This Source or·gan·ism (ôrg-nzm) Pronunciation Key
n.
An individual form of life, such as a plant, animal, bacterium, protist, or fungus; a body made up of organs, organelles, or other parts that work together to carry on the various processes of life.
A system regarded as analogous in its structure or functions to a living body: the social organism.
organ·ismal (-nzml) or organ·ismic (-mk) adj.
organ·ismi·cal·ly adv.
A mule is an animal and thereby definition is a living organism.....unless of course it's a dead mule then it's a dead organism...even a drug mule would be a living organism...but a character in an mmorpg who was a mule wouldn't be considered an organism...more like a virtual organism...uh...define mule...
2006-11-20 12:36:23 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It fits most of the criteria for a living organism: homeostasis, metabolism, organization, etc.
If it weren't considered a living organism because it can't reproduce, then humans who are born asexual or sterile would fall into the same category.
And there are rare cases where mules have reproduced.
2006-11-20 12:34:54 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yes, a mule is a living organism. The cells in its body undergo the same meiotic and mitotic processes as in any other organism, and therefore, it IS a living organism
2006-11-20 12:55:39 · answer #3 · answered by k k 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
-----The mule is so obviously a living organism that any definition of living organism must include the mule. If the definition excludes the mule, then the definition is wrong. The definition can not and must not fly in the face of common sense. ---Jim
2006-11-20 12:44:55 · answer #4 · answered by James M 4 · 0⤊ 2⤋
even nonetheless mules won't be able to produce youthful, they nevertheless advance, and have their own metabolism; they reproduce their own cells and mirror their own DNA. they are not seen a conceivable species yet they are actual residing organisms.
2016-11-25 21:57:33 · answer #5 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, it's an organism because it's a "individual living thing." It's living because it breaths.
2006-11-20 12:57:21 · answer #6 · answered by Moll 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
if it's dead, then it's not a living organism
2006-11-20 12:32:50 · answer #7 · answered by Santa Clause 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yes. Why do I think that way? IT'S A LIVING, BREATHING ANIMAL.
2006-11-20 12:38:39 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Absolutely not. Why would you ask such a ridiculous question?
2006-11-20 12:40:04 · answer #9 · answered by IElop 3 · 1⤊ 1⤋
I sneer in your general direction.
2006-11-20 12:42:18 · answer #10 · answered by buzzfeedbrenny 5 · 1⤊ 2⤋