10 Questions
What is a common evidence for being alive according to the text?
Visible movement
Why is there controversy about whether viruses are truly alive?
They do not show molecular movement
What characteristic of life is not enough according to the text?
Visible movement
What does the text mention as a characteristic of plants being alive?
Growth over time
Why do professional biologists consider molecular movements necessary for life?
Viruses do not show molecular movement
What do some people tend to think of as common evidence for being alive?
Visible movement
Why do some people think plants are alive?
They grow over time
Why is there controversy about whether viruses are truly alive?
They do not show molecular movement
What is not enough as a defining characteristic of life according to the text?
Visible movement
Why is invisible molecular movement necessary for life according to professional biologists?
It is needed for fundamental life processes
Test your understanding of basic life processes with this quiz. From recognizing living beings to understanding how we identify life in plants, this quiz covers fundamental concepts of life and living organisms.
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