Some Biologists Do Not Consider Viruses to Be a Form

question 173

Multiple Choice

Some biologists do not consider viruses to be a form of life because they

• A) use the same essential forms of genetic information storage and transmission as do cellular organisms.
• B) infect all cellular forms of life.
• C) replicate, mutate, evolve, and interact with other organisms.
• D) are highly diverse.
• E) depend on cellular organisms for basic life functions, such as replication and metabolism.

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Definitions:

Cash Cycle

The period between the outlay of cash for the purchase of raw materials and the collection of cash from the sale of products, indicating the efficiency of a company's cash management.

Operating Cycle

The duration between the acquisition of inventory by a company and the collection of payment for the sales of that inventory.

Bank Financing

The process of obtaining capital through the borrowing of funds from a bank.

Collection Period

A metric that measures the length of time it takes for a business to convert its accounts receivable into cash.