10 Questions
What distinguishes matter with biological processes from matter that does not?
Capacity for homeostasis, organisation, metabolism, growth, adaptation, response to stimuli, and reproduction
Why do viruses make the definition of life difficult?
They replicate only in host cells
What is the philosophical definition of living systems proposed in the text?
Self-organizing systems
Where does life exist on Earth?
Air, water, and soil
When did life originate according to the text?
At least 3.5 billion years ago
What technology node follows the 14 nm node in semiconductor fabrication?
10 nm
Which technology is the basis for all production 10 nm processes?
FinFET technology
When did Samsung start their production of 10 nm-class chips for multi-level cell (MLC) flash memory chips?
2013
Which company began commercial production of 10 nm chips in 2016?
TSMC
What does the term 'node' signify in the context of process technologies?
A commercial name for marketing purposes
Study Notes
Defining Life
- Biological matter is distinguished from non-biological matter by the presence of biological processes
- Viruses blur the definition of life because they possess some, but not all, characteristics of living systems
Philosophical Definition of Living Systems
- The philosophical definition of living systems proposes that a system is living if it can maintain homeostasis, respond to stimuli, grow and develop, reproduce, and evolve over time
Life on Earth
- Life exists on Earth in diverse forms and environments, from the freezing cold to the boiling hot
Origin of Life
- According to the text, the origin of life on Earth dates back to a distant, unspecified time in the past
Semiconductor Fabrication
Technology Nodes
- The technology node that follows the 14 nm node in semiconductor fabrication is not specified
- The 10 nm process technology is the basis for all production 10 nm processes
- Samsung started producing 10 nm-class chips for multi-level cell (MLC) flash memory chips, although the exact date is not specified
- Samsung began commercial production of 10 nm chips in 2016
- In the context of process technologies, a 'node' signifies a specific generation of semiconductor manufacturing technology
Test your knowledge of life and living systems with this quiz. Explore the key characteristics that distinguish living matter from non-living matter, including homeostasis, metabolism, growth, and response to stimuli. Delve into philosophical definitions of living systems and their self-organizing nature.
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