Yes, a mango is indeed a living thing.
Mango as a Living Organism
The provided reference clearly indicates that a mango tree, which produces the mango fruit, exhibits all the characteristics of a living organism.
Characteristics of Life Demonstrated by Mango Tree
- Growth: A mango tree increases in size and complexity over time.
- Metabolism: It performs various chemical processes to maintain life, such as photosynthesis.
- Reproduction: Mango trees can reproduce, creating new mango trees and fruits.
- Response to Stimuli: The tree reacts to external factors like:
- Water availability
- Sunlight
- Temperature
- Humidity
Why Mango is Considered Alive
Because mango trees possess the ability to sense their environment (temperature, humidity, and sunlight) and respond accordingly, coupled with the fundamental life processes mentioned above, they, and by extension the mango fruit as a product of the living tree, are considered alive.
