The Essence of Life
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Which of the following is a characteristic of life?

  • Reproduction (correct)
  • Inability to grow
  • Absence of homeostasis
  • Lack of response to stimuli

What makes defining viruses as living organisms challenging?

  • They can only replicate in host cells (correct)
  • They do not respond to stimuli
  • They cannot grow or adapt
  • They lack the capacity for homeostasis

Where can life be found on Earth?

  • Only in water
  • Only in air
  • Only in soil
  • In air, water, and soil (correct)

What is the age of the origin of life on Earth?

<p>3.5 billion years ago (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which ancient philosopher believed that living things have souls and embody both form and matter?

<p>Aristotle (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What distinguishes matter that has biological processes from matter that does not?

<p>The presence of self-sustaining processes (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What makes defining viruses as living organisms difficult?

<p>Their ability to replicate in host cells (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the biosphere?

<p>The portion of Earth where life exists (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What did Empedocles propose about the composition of life?

<p>Life is composed of four eternal elements (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the age of the origin of life on Earth?

<p>3.5 billion years ago (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers
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