10 Questions
What makes the definition of viruses particularly difficult?
They replicate only in host cells
What distinguishes matter with biological processes from matter that does not?
Capacity for homeostasis, organisation, metabolism, growth, adaptation, response to stimuli, and reproduction
When did life originate?
At least 3.5 billion years ago
What system of binomial nomenclature began modern classification of living things?
Carl Linnaeus's
What are living things composed of?
Biochemical molecules formed mainly from a few core chemical elements
What is the most commonly observed phenomenon of refraction?
Refraction of light
What determines how much a wave is refracted?
Change in wave speed and initial direction of wave propagation
What law governs refraction for light?
Snell's law
What do optical prisms and lenses use to redirect light?
Refraction
What causes prisms and rainbows to divide white light into its constituent spectral colors?
Dispersion
Explore the concept of life and its defining characteristics, from biological processes to self-organization. This quiz delves into the complexities of defining living systems, including the challenges posed by viruses and their replication methods.
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