PACKAGE FOR PORTAGE LEARNING BIOD 171 MODULE 1-6 EXAMS

Question 1 2 / 2 pts A virus has (1) genomic material comprised of either DNA or RNA and (2) a capsid, a membrane-like protective structure that contains the genetic material, similar to the nucleus of a eukaryotic cell. Your Answer: Two basic components of a virus the genomic material comprose...

True or False. Because the genome is contained within an enclosed space, (much like the nucleusof a cell) viruses are classified as eukaryotic. False. Viruses are neither eukaryotic nor prokaryotic. 2. Describe the two basic components of a virus. A virus has (1) genomic material comprised of ei...

A micrometer is defined as A. 10-3 B. 10-6 C.10-9 D. 10-12 B. A micrometer is one-millionth of a meter. 2. True or False: A nanometer is longer than a micrometer. False. A nanometer is 1,000 times smaller than a micrometer. 1. Resolution and contrast are two critical factors that influence y...

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 ce...

True or False: Growth media is best suited for distinguishing between two similar species of bacteria. False. Growth media is designed to simply support (and not restrict) microbial growth. 2. A researcher is asked to determine which of two vials contains E coli and which contains Salmonella. Kno...

Define the concept of universal precautions. Universal precautions means any and all samples, whether known or unknown, are to betreated as potentially hazardous (or pathogenic) materials. 2. List at least 3 observations a researcher would be sure to note while assessing an unknownmicrobial samp...

Question 1 What is the smallest biological unit of life? Your Answer: A cell Question 2 3 / 3 pts Module 1 Exam BIODBIOD 171

Question 1 Correct! Enzymes are proteins that catalyze chemical reactions. False True True or False: Enzymes are polysaccharides that catalyze chemical reactions. Question 2 2 / 2 pts BIOD 171 Module 2 ExamAnabolism is the process of building up or biosynthesis of macromolecules from small ...

Question 1 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. False Metabolism occurs in all living organisms, not just those that move. True or False: Enzymes slow do...