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What was the first life form and how would you make the distinction or cutoff from what is inanimate and what is living? When do mixes of molecules stop being particles and start being alive?
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A living organism is any individual entity that exhibits the characteristics of life, including the ability to grow, reproduce, maintain homeostasis, respond to stimuli, and adapt to its environment.
Scientists use a variety of methods, including fossil records, genetic analysis, and biochemical evidence, to trace the origins of life on Earth and determine the first living organism.
The first living organism is believed to have been a single-celled organism, as the evolution of multi-celled organisms came much later in Earth's history.
The first living organism likely emerged in a primordial soup of organic molecules, with a suitable energy source and the right combination of elements and environmental conditions to support life.
While it is a topic of debate, most scientists believe that the first living organism originated on Earth due to the specific conditions and chemical makeup of our planet. However, the possibility of extraterrestrial life is still being explored through ongoing research and space exploration.