Exam 1 1. True or False: A virus is considered a microorganism. False. Viruses are not living and as such are not considered microorganisms. Viruses can, however, be classified as microbes, a more general term that includes microorganisms and viruses. 2. What is the smallest biological unit of life? A cell. 3. At a generalized level, all cells are comprised of what? Macromolecules* *A student may also answer: Proteins, Lipids, Nucleic acids and Polysaccharides but they must answer with all...

Question 1 2 / 2 pts True or False: As movement requires energy, metabolism can be defined as a controlled set of biochemical reactions that occur in only motile organisms in order to maintain life. True Correct! False Metabolism occurs in all living organisms, not just those that move. Question 2 0 / 2 pts True or False: Enzymes are polysaccharides that catalyze chemical reactions. You Answered True Correct Answer False Question 3 0 / 5 pts What are the usually metal ions kno...

Attempt Time Score LATEST Attempt 1 35 minutes 75 out of 100 Score for this quiz: 75 out of 100 Submitted Apr 3 at 1:50am This attempt took 35 minutes. Question 1 5 / 5 pts A nanometer is defined as: A. 10-3 B. 10-6 C. 10-9 D. 10-12 B. Correct! C. D. A. Question 2 10 / 10 pts Resolution and contrast are two critical factors that influence your ability to see an object. Explain each. Your Answer: resolution refers to distance between two objects that both two objects can be ...

Question 1 2 / 2 pts True or False. Because the genome is contained within an enclosed space (much like the nucleus of a cell), viruses are classified as eukaryotic. True Correct! False False. Viruses are neither eukaryotic nor prokaryotic. Question 2 5 / 5 pts Describe the two basic components of a virus. Your Answer: - genomic material that can be either DNA or RNA - Capsid that is a membrane like structure which protects the genetic matrials A virus has (1) genomic material comp...