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Dropbox Question # 1: Is Fire Alive?

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Dropbox Question #1 – Is Fire Alive
When first presented with the question “Is fire alive?” I struggled with the concept. Fire does possess some of the criteria for life; however, it does not possess all of the criteria for life. While fire appears to move and could aesthetically appear to be alive, based on the six characteristics of life, from a biological stand point, it is my opinion that fire is not alive.
Fire is not organized. There are no cells, tissues, organs, organ systems in fire. Fire does not use energy from the sun or consume food for sustenance. Yes, fire has the ability to grow and reproduce from a multiplication stance; however, fire does not reproduce biologically by egg or seed. Fire does not adapt to its environment.
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