Carol and sam were using the microscope in science class. they used a dropper to put some pond water on their microscope slide. this is what they saw. "that is something living," said sam. "i don't think so," said carol. what do you think? explain.

Explanation:

I think Sam is right because pond water can be full of impurities which can include many microorganisms such fungi, bacteria, protozoa, etc. For example, there is high possibility that the pond water sample collected by Sam and Carol would contain traces of blue-green algae which is also a living organism as it uses sunlight to prepare its own food.

essentially, one bacterial cell splits into two daugurer cells. bacterial offspring don't need or get care from their parents because they are in a sense their own parents. that said, some bacteria can and do depend on other bacteria especially in harsh environments such as bacterial microfilms in hot water tanks.