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Why are viruses not considered living organisms?
Why are viruses not considered living organisms?
- They do not have the ability to reproduce independently.
- They lack cellular structure and organelles. (correct)
- Viruses do not exhibit metabolic processes.
- Viruses cannot respond to stimuli from the environment.
What distinguishes prokaryotic cells from eukaryotic cells?
What distinguishes prokaryotic cells from eukaryotic cells?
- Ability to perform photosynthesis
- Complex internal membrane system
- Absence of a nucleus (correct)
- Presence of a cell wall
Which characteristic is common to all living organisms?
Which characteristic is common to all living organisms?
- Cell wall made of cellulose
- Respiration (correct)
- Unicellularity
- Photosynthesis
What is the primary difference between archaea and bacteria?
What is the primary difference between archaea and bacteria?
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Why is Gram staining a useful technique in microbiology?
Why is Gram staining a useful technique in microbiology?
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What evidence supports the endosymbiotic theory about mitochondria and chloroplasts?
What evidence supports the endosymbiotic theory about mitochondria and chloroplasts?
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Which characteristic is unique to fungi compared to other living organisms?
Which characteristic is unique to fungi compared to other living organisms?
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What distinguishes gymnosperms from angiosperms?
What distinguishes gymnosperms from angiosperms?
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