The Essence of Life
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What makes the definition of viruses particularly difficult?

  • They replicate only in host cells (correct)
  • They are composed of four eternal elements
  • They embody both form and matter
  • They are extremophiles

    • What distinguishes matter with biological processes from matter that does not?

  • Embodiment of both form and matter
  • Capacity for homeostasis, organisation, metabolism, growth, adaptation, response to stimuli, and reproduction (correct)
  • Ability to replicate in host cells
  • Composition of four eternal elements

    • Where does life exist all over the Earth?

  • In extremophiles
  • Air, water, and soil (correct)
  • Only in harsh environments
  • In self-organizing systems

    • When did life originate?

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

    According to Empedocles's materialism, what was life composed of?

    <p>Four eternal elements</p> Signup and view all the answers

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