Understanding the Concept of Life

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

  • Composition of biochemical molecules
  • Capacity for homeostasis, organization, and metabolism (correct)
  • Existence in air, water, and soil
  • Ability to replicate only in host cells

What makes the definition of viruses particularly difficult in the context of life?

  • They exist all over the Earth in air, water, and soil
  • They replicate only in host cells (correct)
  • They are composed of biochemical molecules
  • They are part of the biosphere

When did life originate according to the text?

  • 3.5 billion years ago (correct)
  • 2.5 billion years ago
  • 1.5 billion years ago
  • 4.5 billion years ago

Who proposed the theories of materialism and hylomorphism related to life?

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

What did Carl Linnaeus contribute to the study of living things?

<p>The system of binomial nomenclature (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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