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What distinguishes matter with biological processes from matter that does not?
What distinguishes matter with biological processes from matter that does not?
- Existence in air, water, and soil
- Capacity for homeostasis, organisation, metabolism, growth, adaptation, response to stimuli, and reproduction (correct)
- Formation of fossils
- Composition of four eternal elements
When did life originate?
When did life originate?
- At least 3.5 billion years ago (correct)
- At the time of Empedocles
- At least 1 billion years ago
- At the time of Aristotle
Why do viruses make the definition of life difficult?
Why do viruses make the definition of life difficult?
- They exist in air, water, and soil
- They replicate only in host cells (correct)
- They are composed of biochemical molecules
- They have souls and embody both form and matter
Which system of binomial nomenclature is associated with modern classification of living things?
Which system of binomial nomenclature is associated with modern classification of living things?
What are living things mainly composed of?
What are living things mainly composed of?