The definition of living by most biologists wouldn't include a strand of genetic material. Fire replicates in particular environments, as do viruses. But we don't typically classify either as living.
I think the point you're getting at is that the distinction between living and non-living is a bit arbitrary and meaningless. I agree.
The definition of living by most biologists wouldn't include a strand of genetic material. Fire replicates in particular environments, as do viruses. But we don't typically classify either as living.
I think the point you're getting at is that the distinction between living and non-living is a bit arbitrary and meaningless. I agree.