Another interesting one (and perhaps a bit squicky to some): if there are cells in an apple, are they typically alive when you eat the apple? How about cells in meat? How do you know?
Without looking it up:
I assume so, up to a certain point. As long as the apple is able to germinate successfully, then it’s cells are probably still alive.
As it decays/decomposes, cells walls probably deteriorate. Eventually, it loses the ability to germinate?
Idk, I haven’t taken a biology class since 7th grade. ¯\_(ツ)_/¯
Another interesting one (and perhaps a bit squicky to some): if there are cells in an apple, are they typically alive when you eat the apple? How about cells in meat? How do you know?
Without looking it up:
I assume so, up to a certain point. As long as the apple is able to germinate successfully, then it’s cells are probably still alive.
As it decays/decomposes, cells walls probably deteriorate. Eventually, it loses the ability to germinate?
Idk, I haven’t taken a biology class since 7th grade. ¯\_(ツ)_/¯