Scientists Cannot Agree on Whether Viruses Are Living or Not

question 103

Multiple Choice

Scientists cannot agree on whether viruses are living or not because

• A) they are much smaller than other simple living organisms
• B) they can reproduce but do not require any utilization of energy to do so
• C) they can only reproduce within a host cell and not independently
• D) under certain conditions they can reproduce, but they do not contain any DNA

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Definitions:

Axillary Border

The lateral edge of the scapula, extending from the glenoid cavity to the inferior angle, important for muscle attachment.

Teres Major

Teres major is a muscle in the upper arm that helps in the rotation and adduction of the arm.

Infraspinatus

A muscle located on the back of the shoulder blade that helps in lateral rotation of the shoulder joint and stabilization of the humerus.

Rhomboideus Group

A collection of muscles in the back that connect the spinal column to the shoulder blades, aiding in the movement and stabilization of the scapula.