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What is a common example of a pathogen that causes non-infectious diseases or cancer?
What is a common example of a pathogen that causes non-infectious diseases or cancer?
- Helicobacter pylori (correct)
- Salmonella enterica
- Listeria monocytogenes
- Streptococcus pyogenes
What is the main function of macromolecules in biological systems?
What is the main function of macromolecules in biological systems?
- Providing structural support and stored energy (correct)
- Transporting oxygen in the bloodstream
- Maintaining body temperature
- Enhancing immune response
Which components are present in the composition of nucleic acids?
Which components are present in the composition of nucleic acids?
- Carbohydrates and fatty acids
- Glycoproteins and lipoproteins
- Phospholipids and amino acids
- Nucleotides and sugars (correct)
What are the major steps involved in performing a scientific experiment?
What are the major steps involved in performing a scientific experiment?
Which of the following statements best differentiates between theory and law in scientific terms?
Which of the following statements best differentiates between theory and law in scientific terms?
Who pioneered the concept of Biogenesis stating that living things arise only from other living things?
Who pioneered the concept of Biogenesis stating that living things arise only from other living things?
What is the main difference between acellular and cellular microorganisms?
What is the main difference between acellular and cellular microorganisms?
Which of the following correctly orders the given microorganisms from smallest to largest?
Which of the following correctly orders the given microorganisms from smallest to largest?
What distinguishes prokaryotic cells from eukaryotic cells?
What distinguishes prokaryotic cells from eukaryotic cells?
Where can microbes be found?
Where can microbes be found?
What is the primary function of decomposers in an ecosystem?
What is the primary function of decomposers in an ecosystem?
What is a pathogen and why are they harmful?
What is a pathogen and why are they harmful?
