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</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Aristotle</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</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What makes defining viruses as living organisms difficult?

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

    What is the biosphere?

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

    What did Empedocles propose about the composition of life?

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

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

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

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