5 Questions
What makes defining viruses as living organisms difficult?
They replicate only in host cells
What distinguishes matter with biological processes from matter that does not?
Capacity for homeostasis, organisation, metabolism, growth, adaptation, response to stimuli, and reproduction
According to Empedocles's materialism, what was life composed of?
Four eternal elements
What did Aristotle's hylomorphism assert about living things?
They have souls and embody both form and matter
When did life originate, resulting in a universal common ancestor?
At least 3.5 billion years ago
Test your knowledge of the fundamental characteristics and philosophical concepts of life with this quiz. Explore topics such as homeostasis, organization, metabolism, growth, adaptation, and more. Challenge yourself to understand the defining features that distinguish living matter from non-living matter.
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