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To: mel221 who wrote (81096)7/3/2018 11:19:54 AM
From: combjelly  Read Replies (3) | Respond to of 354765
 
Do you think a zygote by itself is alive? What about an embryo? A fetus at 12 weeks? 18? 20?

You claim to base this on science. Science will tell you that all of these things are not viable on their own.

No more than a sperm or an egg.



To: mel221 who wrote (81096)7/3/2018 2:38:08 PM
From: bentway  Read Replies (1) | Respond to of 354765
 
Are sperm alive?

The definition of life isn't straightforward, but sperm cells fit the bill.

19th November 2009

sciencefocus.com