Question

Classify each characteristic according to whether it is true for an amoeba, a clock, or both.

Lacks genetic material
a) True for an Amoeba
b) True for a Clock
c) True for Both an Amoeba and a Clock
d) Not applicable

Answer 1

The characteristic 'lacks genetic material' is true for a clock, as it is an inanimate object without genetic material, while it is not true for an amoeba, which is a single-celled eukaryotic organism with genetic material.

Step-by-step explanation:

The characteristic 'lacks genetic material' is not true for an Amoeba. Amoebas are single-celled organisms that belong to the domain Eukaryota, meaning they do have genetic material contained within a nucleus. Therefore, the correct classification for an amoeba regarding this characteristic would be that it does not lack genetic material. On the other hand, a clock is an inanimate object and does not have genetic material. Thus, the characteristic 'lacks genetic material' would be true for a clock. The appropriate answer to the question would be:

• Lacks genetic material: b) True for a Clock