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What are the defining characteristics of life?
The defining characteristics of life include capacity for homeostasis, organization, metabolism, growth, adaptation, response to stimuli, and reproduction.
Why do viruses make defining life difficult?
Viruses replicate only in host cells, which makes it challenging to classify them as living organisms.
Where does life exist on Earth?
Life exists all over the Earth in air, water, and soil, with many ecosystems forming the biosphere.
When did life originate?
Life originated at least 3.5 billion years ago, resulting in a universal common ancestor.
What was the contribution of Carl Linnaeus to the classification of living things?
Carl Linnaeus developed the system of binomial nomenclature in the 1740s, which marked the beginning of modern classification of living things.
Explore the philosophical and scientific concepts that define life and living systems, including the challenges posed by entities like viruses. Delve into the criteria that distinguish living matter from non-living matter, such as homeostasis, metabolism, and reproduction.
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