Explain seed as a living organism.

A seed is considered a living organism because it contains a dormant embryo, which is a miniature plant with living cells. Even in its dormant state, the seed carries out metabolic processes like respiration, albeit at a very low rate, to maintain its viability. Under suitable conditions (like water, warmth, and light), the embryo can germinate, grow, and develop into a mature plant, demonstrating the fundamental characteristics of life such as growth, development, and reproduction.