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'''Zentu''' is a [[dione]] philosopher and scientist and is known for their work on the properties of life.{{book ref|sky2|18}}
 
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Their theory claims that for something to be considered ''alive'' it must have the ability to change over time, the ability to respond to stimuli, and the ability to reproduce. Information on their work can be found in the [[Starsight (station)|Starsight]] information archive.{{book ref|sky2|18}}
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'''Zentu''' was a [[dione]] philosopher and scientist. He posited that there are three characteristics that define "life": the ability to change over time, the ability to respond as one wishes to one's surroundings, and the ability to reproduce.{{book ref|sky2|18}}
 
[[M-Bot]] accesses information on Zentu while debating his own existence with [[Spensa]].{{book ref|sky2|18}}
 
 
== Trivia ==
 
* Currently, there is no clear consensus on the definition of [[wikipedia:Life#Biology|life]]. Change, response, and reproduction are three of the common physiological functions used in biology to describe life, with other common categorizes include; homeostasis, organization, metabolism, and growth.{{wp ref|Life#Biology|Wikipedia: Life}}
 
   
 
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