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
What makes defining viruses as living organisms difficult?
They replicate only in host cells
What is the proposed age of the origin of life according to the text?
At least 3.5 billion years ago
Where does life exist on Earth?
Air, water, and soil
What philosophical theory asserts that living things have souls and embody both form and matter?
Aristotle's hylomorphism
Which branch of science is concerned with non-living matter?
Physical science
What is the study of animals known as?
Zoology
Which life science focuses on the study of plants?
Botany
Which life science discipline focuses on the study of the mind?
Neuroscience
What is the overall natural science that studies life?
Biology
Test your knowledge of the fundamental characteristics and philosophical aspects of life with this quiz. Explore concepts such as homeostasis, organization, metabolism, growth, adaptation, and reproduction, and learn about the philosophical definitions of living systems, including self-organizing systems.
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