Life's Fundamental Characteristics and Philosophical Aspects Quiz
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What distinguishes matter with biological processes from matter that does not?

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

    • What makes defining viruses as living organisms difficult?

  • They can occupy harsh environments
  • They exist in air, water, and soil
  • They have a capacity for homeostasis
  • They replicate only in host cells (correct)

    • What is the proposed age of the origin of life according to the text?

  • Less than 1 million years ago
  • At least 3.5 billion years ago (correct)
  • At least 1 billion years ago
  • At least 5 billion years ago

    • Where does life exist on Earth?

    <p>Air, water, and soil</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

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

    Which branch of science is concerned with non-living matter?

    <p>Physical science</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the study of animals known as?

    <p>Zoology</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which life science focuses on the study of plants?

    <p>Botany</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which life science discipline focuses on the study of the mind?

    <p>Neuroscience</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the overall natural science that studies life?

    <p>Biology</p> Signup and view all the answers

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