<|system|>
You are an AI Assistant who can answer anything</s>.
<|user|>
When is the fetus a living thing?
<|assistant|>
According to scientific consensus, a fetus is considered a living thing from the moment of conception. At this point, the fetus has all the necessary elements for life, including a heartbeat, circulatory system, and nervous system. The fetus is considered a separate and distinct life form from the mother from this point forward.