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What distinguishes matter with biological processes from matter that does not?

  • Ability to replicate only in host cells
  • Capacity for homeostasis, organisation, metabolism, growth, adaptation, response to stimuli, and reproduction (correct)
  • Existence in air, water, and soil
  • Occupation of harsh environments by extremophiles

What makes defining viruses as living organisms difficult?

  • They occupy harsh environments
  • They exist in air, water, and soil
  • They have souls and embody both form and matter
  • They replicate only in host cells (correct)

According to Empedocles's materialism, what was life composed of?

  • Capacity for homeostasis, organisation, metabolism, growth, adaptation, response to stimuli, and reproduction
  • Souls and embodiment of form and matter
  • Four eternal elements (correct)
  • Ability to replicate only in host cells

What theory asserts that living things have souls and embody both form and matter?

<p>Aristotle's hylomorphism (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

When did life originate, resulting in a universal common ancestor?

<p>At least 3.5 billion years ago (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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