Answer the following statements true (T) or false (F)
1. Viruses can infect plants and animals, but none known that infect bacteria.
2. Many viruses are inhibited by antibiotics.
3. "Life" is defined for any particle, substance, or object as anything which is not dead.
4. The kingdom is the most all-inclusive taxonomic category.
5. The cell is the basic unit of life.
1. FALSE
Viruses can infect plants and animals, but none known that infect bacteria.
2. FALSE
Many viruses are inhibited by antibiotics.
3. FALSE
"Life" and "living" do not have the same biological meaning as "alive." Read sections 1.1.A through 1.1.E for more information.
4. FALSE
Within the hierarchy of taxonomic categories, kingdoms include large groups of similar organisms, but are still subsets of the broad domains. Read section 1.2 for more information.
5. TRUE
Organization at different scales of complexity, energy requirements, homeostasis, reproduction, and evolutionary changes of populations all occur in "life," but require the cell in which to support the vital chemical and energy reactions. Read section 1.1.A for more information.
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