The Smallest Unit of Life That Can Survive and Reproduce

question 31

Multiple Choice

The smallest unit of life that can survive and reproduce on its own is a(n) ____.

• A)atom
• B)cell
• C)molecule
• D)organ
• E)population

Recognize the essential skills for career success in operations management, including self-management.

Identify the true scope of operations management across various types of organizations.

Acknowledge the diverse challenges top executives face regarding productivity, quality, speed, and customer service.

Recognize the key role of productivity in achieving competitive advantage.

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Definitions:

Spatially Deficient

Generally refers to a lack of ability or inefficiency in understanding spatial relationships.

Conditioned Reinforcer

A stimulus that gains its reinforcing power through association with a primary reinforcer, thereby able to modify behavior.

Primary Reinforcer

A naturally reinforcing stimulus like food or water that satisfies a basic biological need and does not require learning to become pleasurable.

Basic Biological Needs

Fundamental physiological requirements for human survival, such as food, water, shelter, and sleep.