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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 harsh environments occupied only by extremophiles
- Ability to replicate in host cells
- Presence in air, water, and soil
- Capacity for homeostasis, organisation, metabolism, growth, adaptation, response to stimuli, and reproduction (correct)
Which philosophical definition of living systems has been proposed in the text?
Which philosophical definition of living systems has been proposed in the text?
- Systems composed of four eternal elements
- Systems with souls embodying both form and matter
- Systems replicating only in host cells
- Self-organizing systems (correct)
When did life originate according to the text?
When did life originate according to the text?
- At least 3.5 billion years ago (correct)
- At the dawn of self-organizing systems
- At the emergence of extremophiles
- At the time of Aristotle
What makes the definition of viruses difficult according to the text?
What makes the definition of viruses difficult according to the text?
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Where does life exist according to the text?
Where does life exist according to the text?
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