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What distinguishes matter with biological processes from matter that does not?
What distinguishes matter with biological processes from matter that does not?
- Capacity for homeostasis, organisation, metabolism, growth, adaptation, response to stimuli, and reproduction (correct)
- Presence in air, water, and soil
- Ability to replicate in host cells
- Existence in harsh environments occupied only by extremophiles
What makes defining viruses as living organisms difficult?
What makes defining viruses as living organisms difficult?
- They exist in air, water, and soil
- They replicate only in host cells (correct)
- They have the capacity for homeostasis
- They can survive in harsh environments
Where does life exist on Earth?
Where does life exist on Earth?
- Only in harsh environments
- Exclusively in extremophiles
- Air, water, and soil (correct)
- In self-organizing systems
What theory asserts that living things have souls and embody both form and matter?
What theory asserts that living things have souls and embody both form and matter?
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When did life originate, according to the text?
When did life originate, according to the text?
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Characteristics of Living Organisms
- Matter with biological processes is distinguished from non-living matter by its ability to grow, respond to stimuli, reproduce, and maintain homeostasis.
Viruses and Life
- Defining viruses as living organisms is difficult because they lack cellular structure and cannot reproduce on their own, but they can replicate inside host cells.
Distribution of Life on Earth
- Life exists on Earth in various forms and habitats, from the simplest organisms to complex ecosystems.
Ancient Theories of Life
- The Hylomorphic Theory proposes that living things have souls and embody both form and matter.
Origin of Life
- The origin of life on Earth is believed to date back to at least 3.5 billion years ago, according to scientific evidence.
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