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What distinguishes matter with biological processes from matter without?
What distinguishes matter with biological processes from matter without?
- Composition of biochemical molecules
- Presence in air, water, and soil
- Capacity for homeostasis, organisation, metabolism, growth, adaptation, response to stimuli, and reproduction (correct)
- Ability to replicate in host cells
What makes the definition of viruses as living organisms difficult?
What makes the definition of viruses as living organisms difficult?
- They are composed of biochemical molecules
- They have the capacity for homeostasis
- They can exist in harsh environments
- They replicate only in host cells (correct)
When did life originate?
When did life originate?
- At least 2 billion years ago
- At least 4 billion years ago
- At least 5 billion years ago
- At least 3.5 billion years ago (correct)
Who proposed the theory of materialism, asserting that life was composed of four eternal elements?
Who proposed the theory of materialism, asserting that life was composed of four eternal elements?
In which era did modern classification of living things begin?
In which era did modern classification of living things begin?
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