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What quality distinguishes matter with biological processes from matter that does not?
What quality distinguishes matter with biological processes from matter that does not?
What makes defining viruses as living or non-living difficult?
What makes defining viruses as living or non-living difficult?
Where does life exist all over the Earth?
Where does life exist all over the Earth?
According to Empedocles's materialism, what was life composed of?
According to Empedocles's materialism, what was life composed of?
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When did life originate?
When did life originate?
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Study Notes
Characteristics of Life
- The quality that distinguishes matter with biological processes from matter that does not is the ability to grow, reproduce, respond to stimuli, maintain homeostasis, and adapt to the environment.
Viruses
- The difficulty in defining viruses as living or non-living stems from the fact that they exhibit some characteristics of life, such as the ability to reproduce, but lack others, such as the ability to carry out metabolic processes.
Distribution of Life
- Life exists all over the Earth, from the freezing temperatures of Antarctica to the hottest deserts, and from the highest mountains to the deepest parts of the ocean.
Ancient Theories of Life
- According to Empedocles's materialism, life was composed of four elements: earth, air, fire, and water.
Origin of Life
- The exact time when life originated on Earth is unknown, but scientists have estimated that it emerged around 3.5-4.5 billion years ago.
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Test your knowledge of the fundamental characteristics of life with this quiz. Explore concepts such as homeostasis, metabolism, growth, and response to stimuli, and challenge your understanding of living systems and their defining features.
