Why wouldn't a mule be considered a living organism?
2006-11-20 13:23:24 · 7 answers · asked by HomieDawg101 1 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Biology
By definition, an organism must undergo these properties: they are carbon-and-water-based, are cellular with complex organization, undergo metabolism, possess a capacity to grow, respond to stimuli, REPRODUCE and, through natural selection, adapt in succeeding generations. A mule, by definition is: STERILE offspring of a male donkey and a female horse.
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2006-11-20 13:46:05 · answer #1 · answered by bkdaniels2006 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It suits diverse the factors for a dwelling organism: homeostasis, metabolism, enterprise, etc. If it weren't seen a dwelling organism as a results of fact it won't be able to reproduce, then human beings who're born asexual or sterile could fall into the comparable classification. And there are uncommon circumstances the place mules have reproduced.
2016-12-30 16:25:07 · answer #2 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Mules are sterile because they are sort of a hybrid breed, mixed between a donkey and a horse.
2006-11-20 13:31:17 · answer #3 · answered by glitterprincess 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you define life as being capable of reproduction(and other things), a mule would not be classified as "alive".
2006-11-20 13:29:37 · answer #4 · answered by Nick F 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It can't reproduce ( breed ) and create other mules.
2006-11-20 13:32:20 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
because it cant reproduce
2006-11-20 14:37:30 · answer #6 · answered by gil 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
its sterile
2006-11-21 07:26:04 · answer #7 · answered by nokhada5 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋