QUIZ 1. Which living thing defies one of the properties of living things by not being cellular in nature? a. Bacteria b. Fungi c. Viruses d. Prokaryotes Answer: c. Viruses, strictly speaking, are not cellular, being called viral particles instead of cells. They still, however, have many other properties of life. 2. What is not a feature of metabolism in living things? a. Inorganic chemical reactions b. The uptake of organic material from outside the organism c. The internal processing of organic material d. The production of energy in the form of chemical energy or heat Answer: a. Inorganic chemical reactions can happen outside of life and are not considered “metabolic reactions”. 3. A classification that applies to a group of the same type of cell that are connected to one another and communicate with one another is called what? a. Ecosystem b. Organ system c. Tissue d. Organelle Answer: c. A tissue is a group of the same type of cells that collectively interact and perform the same function toward the same end. They collectively contribute to an organ, along with other cell types.
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