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, Chapter 1
5) Living things ordinarily too small to be seen with the unaided eye are termed .
A) bacteria
B) viruses
C) parasites
D) microorganisms
E) prokaryotes
6) The microorganisms that recycle nutrients by breaking down dead matter and wastes are
called .
A) decomposers
B) prokaryotes
C) pathogens
D) eukaryotes
E) fermenters
7) Cells, like bacteria and archaea, that do not have a nucleus in their cells have traditionally
been called .
A) decomposers
B) prokaryotes
C) pathogens
D) eukaryotes
E) fermenters
8) The first cells appeared about billion years ago.
A) 5.2
B) 4.6
C) 3.8
D) 2.9
E) 1.5