Are Neutrons/Protons alive? Do they ever die? Or do they die metephoricly, like stars? Sorry I’ll stop asking you

Question: Are Neutrons/Protons alive? Do they ever die? Or do they die metephoricly, like stars? Sorry I'll stop asking you questions now :)

Asked by robynmae to Paul on 22 Mar 2010 in Categories: General.
- Paul Stevenson answered on 22 Mar 2010:
  
  They are not alive – they just exist in the same way that a table exists. Neutrons and protons don’t die, but they can change into each other by undergoing what’s known as “beta decay” Itt is one of the main forms of radioactivity

Question: Are Neutrons/Protons alive? Do they ever die? Or do they die metephoricly, like stars? Sorry I'll stop asking you questions now :)