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Fundamentally life is a thermodynamic machine. Takes energy and converts a portion of it to 'work'.
Under homeostatic control. There are feedback systems that maintain the integrity of the organism.
In theory has a way of reproducing. This more applies to the species as a whole. Since individuals incapable of reproducing are none the less alive.
Viruses only meet the last and weaker criteria in my book.
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Fundamentally life is a thermodynamic machine. Takes energy and converts a portion of it to 'work'.
Under homeostatic control. There are feedback systems that maintain the integrity of the organism.
In theory has a way of reproducing. This more applies to the species as a whole. Since individuals incapable of reproducing are none the less alive.
Viruses only meet the last and weaker criteria in my book.