15 Questions
Which of the following is an example of a macromolecule?
DNA
What is the smallest fundamental unit of structure and function in living organisms?
Cells
Which type of cells lack organelles surrounded by a membrane and do not have nuclei?
Prokaryotic cells
What is the level of organization that consists of functionally related organs?
Organ systems
Which of the following statements is true about viruses?
Viruses need to invade living cells to reproduce.
What is the fundamental unit of matter that consists of a nucleus surrounded by electrons?
Atom
Why do viruses not meet the criteria to be classified as living organisms?
They lack certain characteristics of living entities
In biology, what do biologists seek to understand regarding the diversity of life?
How did this diversity arise and how is it continuing
What is the science that studies life and its various aspects?
Biology
What is the hierarchy scale that living things follow, from small to large?
Atom-Molecule-Organelle-Cell-Tissue
Which type of cells are classified as single-celled organisms that lack organelles surrounded by a membrane and do not have nuclei?
Prokaryotic cells
What is the level of organization that consists of tissues grouped together based on a common function?
Organs
Which of the following is false regarding the structure of living organisms?
Organelles exist within cells which exist within tissues.
In which level of organization do communities exist within populations which exist within ecosystems?
Biosphere
Which of the following is true regarding viruses?
Viruses lack organelles and nuclei.
Explore the concept of life in the field of biology, including the challenges in defining what constitutes life. Learn how virology studies entities like viruses that exhibit some characteristics of living beings but fall short of meeting all the criteria for life.
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