Biology 5090 · O Level · Features of organisms

Features of organisms — practice question

A number of features of microorganisms are given below. 1 can be killed by antibiotics 2 cell wall composed of chitin 3 genetic material consists of DNA or RNA 4 have hyphae 5 produce spores 6 may possess flagella 7 contain a protein coat 8 secrete enzymes to break down food 9 multiply within a host cell Which row correctly matches the features of bacteria, fungi and viruses?

  • Abacteria: 1 and 6; fungi: 4 and 5; viruses: 7 and 9
  • Bbacteria: 2 and 4; fungi: 3 and 8; viruses: 1 and 5
  • Cbacteria: 6 and 9; fungi: 1 and 7; viruses: 2 and 3
  • Dbacteria: 7 and 8; fungi: 2 and 3; viruses: 6 and 9

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