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 theory asserts that living things have souls and embody both form and matter?
Aristotle's hylomorphism
When did life originate, resulting in a universal common ancestor?
At least 3.5 billion years ago
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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