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What distinguishes matter with biological processes from matter that does not?
Capacity for homeostasis, organization, and metabolism
What makes the definition of viruses particularly difficult in the context of life?
They replicate only in host cells
When did life originate according to the text?
3.5 billion years ago
Who proposed the theories of materialism and hylomorphism related to life?
Empedocles and Aristotle
What did Carl Linnaeus contribute to the study of living things?
The system of binomial nomenclature
Explore the various aspects that distinguish living matter from non-living matter, delving into philosophical definitions and the complexities posed by entities like viruses. Gain insight into the fundamental qualities that define life, such as homeostasis, organization, metabolism, growth, adaptation, response to stimuli, and reproduction.
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