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What is the biosphere?

The part of the Earth with extreme climatic conditions

The part of the Earth covered by water

The part of the Earth with no living organisms

The part of the Earth inhabited by living organisms (correct)

How many kinds of organisms are estimated to exist in the biosphere?

Less than 1 million

100 - 200 million

More than 1 billion

30 - 100 million (correct)

What is the purpose of a system of biological classification?

To classify organisms based on their usefulness

To study the habitats of organisms

To estimate the number of organisms in the biosphere

To name and group organisms into meaningful categories (correct)

How did Aristotle classify animals?

According to habitat Signup and view all the answers

How did St. Augustine classify animals?

As useful, harmful, or superfluous Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of the capsid in a virus?

Protects the virus from host cell enzymes and helps it attach to host cells Signup and view all the answers

Why are viruses not classified in any kingdom of living things?

They lack cellular structure and do not carry out common life processes Signup and view all the answers

What are the components of a virus?

Genetic material and capsid Signup and view all the answers

How many major groups do viruses differ in?

More than 160 Signup and view all the answers

What determines the shape of a virus?

The shape is determined by the genetic material and capsid Signup and view all the answers