You Discover a New "Thing

question 48

Multiple Choice

You discover a new "thing." It has only RNA as a nucleic acid and lacks both a membrane and cytoplasm. This "thing" is a(n) :

• A)prion.
• B)bacteria.
• C)archaea.
• D)virus.
• E)fungus.

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Definitions:

Nerves

Bundles of axons in the peripheral nervous system that transmit electrical impulses to and from the brain and spinal cord.

Yellow Bone Marrow

A type of bone marrow primarily made of fat cells, which serves as a store for fats and contributes to the body's energy reserves.

Blood-Forming Cells

Cells found primarily in the bone marrow that develop into red blood cells, white blood cells, and platelets.

Fat

A group of compounds that are insoluble in water and serve as the body’s most significant energy reserve, including triglycerides, phospholipids, and sterols.