Portage Learning BIOD 171 Module 1
Exam Module 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....
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Portage Learning BIOD 171 Module 1
Exam Module 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 four to be fully correct.
4. How many different types of amino acids are available from which to
make proteins?
20
5. Define an essential amino acid.
An essential amino acid cannot be produced by the human body and as such
must be taken in from the environment through alternative sources (i.e)
food.
6. What are the two major types of nucleic acids and their roles?
DNA (deoxyribonucleic acid): Contains the genetic material as well as
heredity characteristics found in living organisms. RNA (ribonucleic acid): its
role is for decoding the sequence of heredity information found in DNA
7. What are the two major types of nucleic acids and their roles?
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