5 Questions
What distinguishes matter with biological processes from matter that does not?
Capacity for homeostasis, organisation, metabolism, growth, adaptation, response to stimuli, and reproduction
What makes defining viruses as living organisms difficult?
They replicate only in host cells
According to Empedocles's materialism, what was life composed of?
Four eternal elements
What does 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 understanding of the concept of life with this quiz. Explore the defining characteristics of living organisms, including homeostasis, metabolism, growth, and adaptation. Delve into philosophical definitions of living systems and self-organizing processes.
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