5 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 the definition of viruses particularly difficult?
They replicate only in host cells
Where does life exist all over the Earth?
Air, water, and soil
What did Empedocles's materialism theory assert about life?
It was composed of four eternal elements
When did life originate?
At least 3.5 billion years ago
Test your knowledge of the fundamental characteristics and philosophical definitions of living systems with this quiz on the concept of life. Explore concepts such as homeostasis, organization, metabolism, growth, adaptation, and reproduction.
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