5 Questions
What is the minimal functional unit of life based on the concept of organism?
Cell structure
Which of the following traits plays the main role in qualification as an organism?
Noncompartmentability
What is the term for the last universal common ancestor (LUCA) of all organisms from Earth?
Primordial ancestor
In which year did the term 'organism' first appear in the English language?
1703
Which of the following are examples of organisms mentioned in the text?
Protists, archaea, and bacteria
Study Notes
Organism Concept
- The minimal functional unit of life based on the concept of organism is the cell.
- The main trait that qualifies an entity as an organism is the ability to maintain homeostasis, grow, respond to stimuli, reproduce, and adapt to its environment.
- The term for the last universal common ancestor (LUCA) of all organisms from Earth is cenancestor.
- The term 'organism' first appeared in the English language in 1751.
- Examples of organisms mentioned in the text include cells.
Test your knowledge of organisms and biological living systems with this quiz. Learn about the fundamental traits and characteristics that define an organism as a minimal functional unit of life.
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