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What is the minimal functional unit of life based on the concept of organism?
What is the minimal functional unit of life based on the concept of organism?
- Autonomy
- Genetic uniqueness
- Cell structure (correct)
- Genetic homogeneity
Which of the following traits plays the main role in qualification as an organism?
Which of the following traits plays the main role in qualification as an organism?
- Noncompartmentability (correct)
- Genetic uniqueness
- Genetic homogeneity
- Distinctness
What is the term for the last universal common ancestor (LUCA) of all organisms from Earth?
What is the term for the last universal common ancestor (LUCA) of all organisms from Earth?
- Last genetic precursor
- Primordial ancestor (correct)
- Ultimate predecessor
- Progenitor organism
In which year did the term 'organism' first appear in the English language?
In which year did the term 'organism' first appear in the English language?
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Which of the following are examples of organisms mentioned in the text?
Which of the following are examples of organisms mentioned in the text?
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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.
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