Organisms and Their Characteristics
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Which of the following best describes an organism?

  • A structure that can be divided without loss of functionality
  • A biological living system that functions as an individual life form (correct)
  • A non-living entity that possesses genetic information
  • A cell that maintains an open-system

    • What are the main traits proposed for an entity to be considered an organism?

  • Genetic homogeneity, autonomy, open-system maintenance
  • Noncompartmentability, individuality, distinctness (correct)
  • Compartmentability, genetic uniqueness, open-system maintenance
  • Compartmentability, individuality, genetic uniqueness

    • Which of the following is NOT included in the category of organisms?

  • Plants
  • Protists
  • Multicellular animals
  • Viruses (correct)

    • What are the capabilities of all types of organisms?

    <p>Reproduction, growth and development, maintenance, and response to stimuli</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What happens to most multicellular organisms as they develop?

    <p>They differentiate into specialized tissues and organs</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the concept of an organism based on?

    <p>The concept of an organism is based on the idea of minimal functional unit of life.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the three traits proposed to qualify as an organism?

    <p>The three traits proposed are noncompartmentability, individuality, and distinctness.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are some examples of unicellular microorganisms?

    <p>Some examples of unicellular microorganisms are protists, bacteria, and archaea.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the capabilities of all types of organisms?

    <p>All types of organisms are capable of reproduction, growth and development, maintenance, and some degree of response to stimuli.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What do most multicellular organisms differentiate into?

    <p>Most multicellular organisms differentiate into specialized tissues and organs.</p> Signup and view all the answers

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