You Have Found a Novel Microbe and Wish to Classify

question 26

Multiple Choice

You have found a novel microbe and wish to classify it at the domain level.The new microbe has RNA pol II-like activity,organelles and a proteinaceous cell wall.Which other features are likely displayed by this microbe? (Select all that apply)

• A)RNA pol III
• B)Histones
• C)Novel lipid linkages
• D)Single RNA polymerase
• E)Nuclear membrane

Distinguish the characteristics of enveloped and non-enveloped viruses.

Understand the role of reverse transcriptase in retroviruses and its distinction from other RNA viruses.

Identify the defenses organisms have developed against viral infections.

Recognize the significance of viral study in medical and ecological contexts.

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Definitions:

Purchase-Money Security Interest

A legal claim that allows a lender to repossess or foreclose on property if the borrower fails to repay a loan used to purchase the property.

Collateral

Assets pledged by a borrower to secure a loan or credit, which can be seized by the lender if the borrower fails to make required payments.

Secures

Generally refers to providing protection or ensuring the enforcement of a legal agreement, often involving financial assets as collateral.

Ordinary Course

Actions and transactions that are considered normal or routine within the scope of a business's operations or an individual's usual undertakings.