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Which of the following best describes an organism?
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?
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?
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?
What are the capabilities of all types of organisms?
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What happens to most multicellular organisms as they develop?
What happens to most multicellular organisms as they develop?
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What is the concept of an organism based on?
What is the concept of an organism based on?
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What are the three traits proposed to qualify as an organism?
What are the three traits proposed to qualify as an organism?
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What are some examples of unicellular microorganisms?
What are some examples of unicellular microorganisms?
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What are the capabilities of all types of organisms?
What are the capabilities of all types of organisms?
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What do most multicellular organisms differentiate into?
What do most multicellular organisms differentiate into?
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