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What distinguishes matter with biological processes from matter that does not?
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?
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?
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?
Who proposed the theories of materialism and hylomorphism related to life?
What did Carl Linnaeus contribute to the study of living things?
What did Carl Linnaeus contribute to the study of living things?