One Classic Definition of Life Is "A Self-Replicating Molecular Assemblage

question 25

Multiple Choice

One classic definition of life is "a self-replicating molecular assemblage." However, clay particles (in clay soil) contain layered aluminum and iron compounds that determine the pattern of the adjacent layers of sediment. This is technically a self-replicating molecular assemblage.

• A) Therefore, it is living.
• B) It is not living because it cannot think.
• C) It is not living because there were no molecular changes (or chemistry) involved.
• D) It is not living because there is no carbon involved; otherwise, such duplication would be living.
• E) It is not living because it is a simple repetitive process without the ability to evolve or respond to the environment.

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