Multiple Choice
Which of the following are the three energy-yielding nutrients in organic chemistry?
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Why are viruses considered to be nonliving organisms in the context of organic chemistry?
A
They do not contain any organic molecules.
B
They can perform metabolic processes independently.
C
They are composed entirely of inorganic compounds.
D
They lack the ability to reproduce independently without a host cell.
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Understand the definition of living organisms in the context of organic chemistry, which typically includes the ability to perform metabolic processes and reproduce independently.
Recognize that viruses are composed of organic molecules, such as proteins and nucleic acids, which are essential components of living organisms.
Identify that viruses cannot perform metabolic processes independently; they require a host cell to carry out these functions.
Acknowledge that viruses are not composed entirely of inorganic compounds; they have a structure made up of organic molecules.
Conclude that the primary reason viruses are considered nonliving is their inability to reproduce independently without a host cell, which is a key characteristic of living organisms.
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