Introduction Flashcards
Meaning of Animate object
Living
Meaning of inanimate object
Non-living
Why is virus not a living entity?
It requires host machinery/metabolism to reproduce.
Is yeast(fungi) unicellular or multicellular?
Unicellular organisms
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In multicellular organisms , ________ increases the efficiency with which functions are performed.
Division of labour
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Unicellular organisms are capable of both ________ & __________
independent existence ; performing essential functions of life
essential functions of life include
4 functions
Growth , nutrition , metabolism, reproduction
Catabolism refers to
Breakdown of substances
Anabolism refers to
Production of substances
What is the least requirement for independent living ?
A complete cell
Cell is the __________ , __________ and ________unit of all living organisms
Fundamental ; Structural : functional
Living organisms include _______ , _______ & __________
Plants ; Animals ; Microorganisms
