5 Questions
What distinguishes matter with biological processes from matter that does not?
Capacity for homeostasis, organization, metabolism, growth, adaptation, response to stimuli, and reproduction
Why do viruses make the definition of life difficult?
They replicate only in host cells
Where does life exist on Earth?
Air, water, and soil
When did life originate?
At least 3.5 billion years ago
What did Empedocles's materialism theory propose about life?
It was composed of four eternal elements
Test your knowledge of life and living systems with this quiz! Explore the key characteristics and philosophical definitions of living matter, including self-organizing systems and biological processes. See how much you know about homeostasis, metabolism, growth, adaptation, and more.
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