Portage Learning / BIOD 171 Portage Learning Exam 1 Latest

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Question 1
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True/False. A virus is considered a microorganism.
True


Correct!
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.




Question 2
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What is the smallest biological unit of life?
Your Answer:
Cell


A cell


Question 3
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What are the four main types of macromolecules found in cells?
Your Answer:
Proteins, Nucleids Acids, Lipids and Polysaccharides

, Proteins, Lipids, Nucleic acids and Polysaccharides


Question 4
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Proteins are formed from various combinations of [answer1] of
which there are [answer2] known forms.
Your Answer:
1; amino acids
2.
20 of them



1. Amino acids
2. 20



Question 5
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Define an essential amino acid.
Your Answer:
This amino acid must come from our daily intake therefore cannot
be made by our body


An essential amino acid cannot be produced by the human
body and as such must be take in from the environment
through alternative sources (i.e) food.