You are an astrobiologist (a biologist who studies other planets for signs of
life). You have discovered a unique pink substance that is made up of four
metals, organized in a specific and repeatable pattern. It is hard and not
mushy. When exposed to electromagnetic radiation, this pink substance
becomes bigger and can produce multiple copies of itself. When you poke it
with a stick, it moves away from the stick. If the pink substance is kept in a
dish for a while, rust accumulates in the dish.
Classify this substance as living or nonliving using the criteria developed in
class. justify your answer. (Use all 7 criteria in your answer.)