​Match the Following Terms or Phrases with the Correct Description

question 12

Multiple Choice

​Match the following terms or phrases with the correct description or definition.
-​Cladistics

• A)​A classification system based on common ancestors, phylogenic relationships, and evolutionary changes.
• B)​Protein molecules which comprise the capsule around viral nucleic acids.
• C)​A condition of destruction of brain matter from pathogenic invasion.
• D)​A division of taxonomic hierarchy smaller than kingdom and larger than class.
• E)​Group of microbes which have ancient roots and similarities with unicellular and multicellular microbial organisms.
• F)​Viral particles which infect bacterial cells.
• G)​The study of all classes and types of prokaryotic organisms.
• H)​Group of organisms characterized by the presence of a nucleus within the cell structure.
• I)​A non-living pathogen which contains reverse transcriptase that synthesizes DNA from an RNA template.
• J)The complete set of an organism's DNA, RNA, chromosomes, and genes.

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Definitions:

Dopamine

A neurotransmitter involved in controlling movement and the reward centers in the brain.

Reward System

A group of neural structures associated with pleasure, motivation, and reinforcement learning, fundamentally influencing human and animal behavior.

Addiction

A compulsive, chronic, physiological, or psychological need for a substance, behavior, or activity, leading to harmful consequences.

Immune System

The body's defense mechanism against foreign substances, infections, and diseases.