All organisms are composed of one or more cells
Cells are the basic unit of structure and function in a living organism
Cells come only from the reproduction of existing cells
<h2>Pericardium </h2>
Explanation:
Pericardium is the fibrous tissue that surrounds the heart and the roots of the great blood vessels
The pericardium's outer coat is called the parietal pericardium which is tough and thickened, loosely cloaks the heart, and is attached to the central part of the diaphragm and the back of the breastbone
Its inner coat is called the visceral pericardium or epicardium which is double, with one layer closely adherent to the heart and the other lining the inner surface of the outer coat
The intervening space between these layers is filled with pericardial fluid
This small amount of fluid acts as a lubricant to allow normal heart movement within the chest
Answer:
B. They determine the structural and functional characteristics of each individual
Explanation:
Genes are present in all plants and in all prokaryotes, so answer choices A and E are incorrect. Genes are present in all living things.
Genes do determine the structural characteristics of each individual, but they also determine the functional characteristics.
Structure, which is controlled by genes, directly affects function. For example, a gene could code for a specific protein's structure, which will in turn give it a specific function.
So, the correct answer is B.
