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Which of the following statements accurately describes the differences between archaea and bacteria?
Which of the following statements accurately describes the differences between archaea and bacteria?
- Bacteria reproduce sexually, while archaea reproduce asexually.
- Archaea are only found in extreme environments, while bacteria can inhabit a variety of environments. (correct)
- Bacteria are always extremophiles, while archaea are not.
- Both are prokaryotic and have similar metabolic pathways.
What is the primary role of hyphae in fungi?
What is the primary role of hyphae in fungi?
- To produce gametes for sexual reproduction.
- To transport water and nutrients throughout the organism.
- To attract pollinators for reproduction.
- To digest food externally before absorption. (correct)
Which of the following represents a true characteristic of viruses?
Which of the following represents a true characteristic of viruses?
- They can reproduce independently in their environment.
- They are classified as living organisms due to their ability to infect hosts.
- They possess their own cellular machinery for metabolism.
- They demonstrate a lytic or lysogenic cycle during replication. (correct)
In the classification of living organisms, what is the primary distinction between gymnosperms and angiosperms?
In the classification of living organisms, what is the primary distinction between gymnosperms and angiosperms?
Which term refers to the method used for scientifically naming organisms?
Which term refers to the method used for scientifically naming organisms?
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Systematics (Modern Approach)
Systematics (Modern Approach)
The classification and naming of organisms based on their evolutionary relationships.
Clade
Clade
A group of organisms that includes a common ancestor and all of its descendants.
Binomial Nomenclature
Binomial Nomenclature
A two-part naming system for organisms, consisting of the genus and species names.
Extremophiles
Extremophiles
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Endosymbiosis
Endosymbiosis
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Study Notes
Biodiversity
- Biodiversity refers to the variety of life on Earth at all its levels, from genes to ecosystems.
Systematics/Taxonomy
- Modern systematics uses evolutionary relationships to classify organisms.
- Traditional systematics focuses on observable characteristics.
Phylogenetics (Clades)
- Phylogenetics is the study of evolutionary relationships among organisms.
- Clades are groups of organisms that include a common ancestor and all of its descendants.
Binomial Nomenclature
- Binomial nomenclature is the system of giving each species a unique two-part scientific name (genus and species).
Organization of Living Things
- Living things are organized into domains (Bacteria, Archaea, Eukarya), kingdoms, and other taxonomic ranks.
Archaea: Extremophiles
- Archaea are prokaryotic microorganisms often found in extreme environments (extremophiles).
Bacteria: Types, Structure, Reproduction, Metabolism, DNA Exchange
- Types (shapes): Bacteria come in various shapes (bacilli, cocci, spirilla).
- Structure: Bacteria have a cell wall, cytoplasm, and other components.
- Reproduction: Bacteria reproduce asexually, typically by binary fission.
- Metabolism: Bacteria can be aerobic (require oxygen) or anaerobic (do not require oxygen).
- DNA exchange: Bacteria transfer genetic material through horizontal gene transfer.
Viruses: Structure, Living vs. Non-living, Lytic vs. Lysogenic Cycle
- Structure: Viruses have a protein coat (capsid) and genetic material (DNA or RNA).
- Living or non-living: Viruses are debated since they cannot reproduce independently.
- Lytic vs. lysogenic cycle: Lytic cycles result in the destruction of the host cell; lysogenic cycles lead to the integration of the viral genome into the host's.
Pathogens: Disease Spread, Antibiotics vs. Antivirals, Vaccines
- Pathogens are disease-causing agents (bacteria, viruses, fungi, protists).
- Spread: Pathogens spread through various methods (contact, vectors, water/air).
- Treatment: Antibiotics target bacteria; antivirals target viruses; vaccines stimulate the immune response.
Protists: Endosymbiosis, Life Cycle
- Endosymbiosis: Mitochondria and chloroplasts were once independent prokaryotic organisms, engulfed by a larger host cells, resulting in eukaryotes.
- Evidence: Organelle structure and DNA similar to prokaryotes.
- Life cycle: Some protists exhibit alternation of generations (multicellular haploid and diploid stages).
Fungi: Structure, Symbiosis, Life Cycle
- Structure: Fungi have hyphae and mycelium which facilitate nutrient absorption.
- Symbiosis: Fungi form symbiotic relationships with other organisms (lichens with algae/cyanobacteria and mycorrhizae with plant roots).
- Life cycle: Fungi reproduction involves the stages of germination, plasmogamy (fusion of cytoplasm), and karyogamy (fusion of nuclei).
Plants: Evolution, Life Cycles, Reproduction, Types
- Evolution: Plants evolved from aquatic ancestors.
- Life cycles: Plants exhibit alternation of generations.
- Bryophytes: Reproduce through spores.
- Seed plants: Sporophytes, ferns (lycophytes, pterophytes), gymnosperms, angiosperms.
- Gymnosperms: Naked seeds, cones.
- Angiosperms: Flowering plants, enclosed seeds.
Animals: Defining Characteristics, Phylogenetic Trees, Chordata
- Defining characteristics: Animals are multicellular, heterotrophic organisms.
- Phylogenetic trees: Used to illustrate evolutionary relationships among animal groups.
- Chordata: Animals with a notochord, a dorsal hollow nerve cord, pharyngeal slits, and a post-anal tail.
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Test your knowledge on biodiversity, systematics, phylogenetics, and the classification of living organisms. This quiz covers important concepts like binomial nomenclature and the unique characteristics of Archaea and Bacteria. Challenge yourself and deepen your understanding of life on Earth.
