- A prokaryotic organism is a one-celled organism that does not have a dis-
tinct nucleus.
(a) True
(b) False - Why is a fungus called a eukaryotic microorganism?
(a) Because it has a nucleus, nuclear envelope, cytoplasm, and organelles.
(b) Because it has a nucleus and no nuclear envelope.
(c) Because it has a nucleus, nuclear envelope, and cytoplasm, but no
organelles.
(d) Because it has no nucleus, no nuclear envelope, no cytoplasm, and
no organelles. - Phagocytosis is the process by which a cell engulfs and digests solid
materials through the use of pseudopods or “false feet.”
(a) True
(b) False - Germ Theory states that a disease-causing microorganism should be
destroyed.
(a) True
(b) False - Adenisine triphosphate is the preferred energy-storage molecule.
(a) True
(b) False - What reaction requires energy as small molecules are combined to form
large molecules?
(a) Anabolic reaction
(b) Catabolic reaction
(c) Anabolism
(d) Hydrolases reaction - What reaction releases energy as large molecules are broken down
(metabolized) into small molecules?
(a) Anabolic reaction
(b) Catabolic reaction
(c) Anabolism
(d) Hydrolases reaction
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