BIOD171 Biochemistry Final Exam With Answers (29 Solved Questions)

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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. B. Only Eukarya contains animals, plants, fungi and protists. 2. All multicellular microorganisms classified as Animalia are autotropic. False — they are heterotropic. 3. Microorganisms classified as obtain most of their energy by converting light energy into chemical energy. Plantae 1. Define catabolism. Catabolism is the process of breaking down larger molecules into useful energy sources. 2. Upon cellular injury, which metabolic process is involved during the growth and repair phases of the cell? 1. Animalia, Plantae, Fungi and Protista are all classification under what type of organism? A. Bacteria B. Eukarya C. Archaea D. Virus

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