Asked by Jayde Chavez on Jul 04, 2024
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Which statement about bacteria is TRUE?
A) No bacteria can photosynthesize.
B) Bacteria are not important decomposers.
C) A large percentage of bacteria are pathogenic.
D) Bacteria are cellular and are sometimes classified as life forms.
E) Bacteria cannot convert atmospheric nitrogen into ammonia and then nitrates that can be used by plants.
Pathogenic
Capable of causing disease; refers to microorganisms or agents that can produce an illness when they invade a host organism.
Decomposers
Organisms that break down dead or decaying organisms, turning organic material into simpler substances and recycling nutrients in the ecosystem.
Photosynthesize
The process by which green plants, algae, and some bacteria convert light energy into chemical energy stored in glucose, using carbon dioxide and releasing oxygen.
- Acknowledge the ecological and biotechnological roles of bacteria.
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Zybrea KnightJul 09, 2024
Final Answer :
D
Explanation :
Bacteria are indeed cellular organisms and are classified as life forms. They are part of the prokaryotes, which are characterized by the absence of a nucleus and other membrane-bound organelles.
Learning Objectives
- Acknowledge the ecological and biotechnological roles of bacteria.