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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?
- Ability to replicate in host cells
- Presence in air, water, and soil
- Existence in harsh environments occupied only by extremophiles
- Capacity for homeostasis, organisation, metabolism, growth, adaptation, response to stimuli, and reproduction (correct)
What makes the definition of viruses as living organisms difficult?
What makes the definition of viruses as living organisms difficult?
- They exist in harsh environments occupied only by extremophiles
- They replicate only in host cells (correct)
- They are present in air, water, and soil
- They have the capacity for homeostasis, organisation, metabolism, growth, adaptation, response to stimuli, and reproduction
Where does life exist on Earth?
Where does life exist on Earth?
- In self-organizing systems
- Replicating only in host cells
- Air, water, and soil (correct)
- Harsh environments occupied only by extremophiles
What did ancient theories like Empedocles's materialism and Aristotle's hylomorphism propose about life?
What did ancient theories like Empedocles's materialism and Aristotle's hylomorphism propose about life?
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When did life originate, according to the text?
When did life originate, according to the text?
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