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What type of organisms form a symbiotic relationship in lichens?
What type of organisms form a symbiotic relationship in lichens?
Which of the following statements accurately describes hyphae?
Which of the following statements accurately describes hyphae?
What is the primary function of the oral groove in a ciliate?
What is the primary function of the oral groove in a ciliate?
What is the characteristic feature of euglenoids like Euglena?
What is the characteristic feature of euglenoids like Euglena?
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What type of spores is produced through the process of conjugation in zygomycete fungi?
What type of spores is produced through the process of conjugation in zygomycete fungi?
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In terms of genetic diversity, what is the primary difference between asexual and sexual reproduction?
In terms of genetic diversity, what is the primary difference between asexual and sexual reproduction?
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Which of the following describes a sporangium?
Which of the following describes a sporangium?
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What is the main characteristic of heterotrophs?
What is the main characteristic of heterotrophs?
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Which type of organism is characterized as living in a high-salt environment?
Which type of organism is characterized as living in a high-salt environment?
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What type of organism is classified as a plasmodium?
What type of organism is classified as a plasmodium?
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What are the two names assigned to an organism in the binomial nomenclature system?
What are the two names assigned to an organism in the binomial nomenclature system?
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Which structure is specifically responsible for producing ascospores in fungi?
Which structure is specifically responsible for producing ascospores in fungi?
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Which characteristic is unique to fungi among the kingdoms discussed?
Which characteristic is unique to fungi among the kingdoms discussed?
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What type of organism can produce energy both in the presence and absence of oxygen?
What type of organism can produce energy both in the presence and absence of oxygen?
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Which of the following is an example of an autotroph?
Which of the following is an example of an autotroph?
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In lichen, which relationship exists between fungi and photosynthetic organisms?
In lichen, which relationship exists between fungi and photosynthetic organisms?
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What reproductive method involves the transfer of DNA between two bacterial cells?
What reproductive method involves the transfer of DNA between two bacterial cells?
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Which organisms are classified within the kingdom Eubacteria?
Which organisms are classified within the kingdom Eubacteria?
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What type of spore is produced in the ascus of ascomycete fungi?
What type of spore is produced in the ascus of ascomycete fungi?
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Which term describes a plant that produces flowers and seeds within an ovary?
Which term describes a plant that produces flowers and seeds within an ovary?
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What is the main component of the cell walls in fungi?
What is the main component of the cell walls in fungi?
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What type of bacteria can survive only in the absence of oxygen?
What type of bacteria can survive only in the absence of oxygen?
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Which group of organisms does the kingdom Animalia NOT include?
Which group of organisms does the kingdom Animalia NOT include?
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What is the function of chlorophyll in organisms?
What is the function of chlorophyll in organisms?
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What is the primary role of the algae in the symbiotic relationship of lichens?
What is the primary role of the algae in the symbiotic relationship of lichens?
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Which of the following is a type of green algae that forms colonial structures?
Which of the following is a type of green algae that forms colonial structures?
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Which characteristic is NOT true for fungi?
Which characteristic is NOT true for fungi?
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What structure do Euglena possess that allows them to detect light?
What structure do Euglena possess that allows them to detect light?
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In the life cycle of yeast, what is the process called where they reproduce asexually?
In the life cycle of yeast, what is the process called where they reproduce asexually?
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What role do mycorrhizae play in the relationship with plant roots?
What role do mycorrhizae play in the relationship with plant roots?
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Which type of fungal reproduction occurs under favorable conditions?
Which type of fungal reproduction occurs under favorable conditions?
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Which of the following is an accurate description of the structure of zygomycota fungi?
Which of the following is an accurate description of the structure of zygomycota fungi?
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What distinguishes animal-like protists from plant-like protists?
What distinguishes animal-like protists from plant-like protists?
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Which type of plant-like protist is known for having bi-flagellated cells?
Which type of plant-like protist is known for having bi-flagellated cells?
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Which characteristic is typical of amoebas?
Which characteristic is typical of amoebas?
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Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of all animals?
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of all animals?
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What is the correct sequence of steps in the lytic cycle of viral reproduction?
What is the correct sequence of steps in the lytic cycle of viral reproduction?
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Study Notes
Taxonomy & Classification
- Linnaeus developed binomial nomenclature (two names) to classify organisms.
- Each organism has a genus and species name.
- Scientific names are written in italics or underlined. Only the first letter of the genus is capitalized.
Definitions
- Aerobes use oxygen to produce energy
- Obligate aerobes require oxygen to survive.
- Anaerobes don't need oxygen to produce energy.
- Obligate anaerobes can only live without oxygen.
- Facultative anaerobes can use oxygen or not.
- Anaerobic methanogens are bacteria that live in oxygen-free environments and release methane gas.
Kingdoms of Life
- Animalia: multicellular, heterotrophic, eukaryotic with cells lacking cell walls.
- Archaebacteria: prokaryotic, single-celled organisms genetically different from Eubacteria. Found in harsh environments.
- Eubacteria: prokaryotic, single-celled organisms; contains most bacteria species.
- Fungi: eukaryotic, multicellular, heterotrophic with cell walls containing chitin. Examples are mushrooms, yeasts and molds.
- Plantae: mostly multicellular, autotrophic organisms.
- Protista: mostly unicellular, eukaryotic organisms.
Key Terms
- Autotrophs: produce their own food.
- Heterotrophs: obtain energy from other organisms.
- Chitin: strong, waterproof carbohydrate found in arthropod exoskeletons and the cell walls of fungi.
- Chlorophyll: captures light energy in chloroplasts.
- Chloroplast: organelle that contains chlorophyll and converts sunlight to chemical energy in plants and some Protists.
Reproduction in Organisms
- Asexual Reproduction: one parent, offspring identical to parent. Mutations are the only source of genetic variation.
- Sexual Reproduction: two parents, offspring genetically different from parents. Crossing over and random assortment create genetic variation.
Viruses
- Viruses are not classified as a kingdom.
- Viruses are not alive.
- Viruses are parasitic and require a host for reproduction, nutrition, respiration, and other functions.
- Viruses can alter the host cell's genetic makeup.
- Lytic Cycle: a viral replication cycle that always ends with the lysis of the host cell.
- Lysogenic Cycle: viral DNA inserts into the host's DNA and is copied during cell division, delaying the release of new viruses.
Protists
- Eukaryotic organisms that appeared 1.5 billion years ago.
- Diverse species, making classification challenging.
- Protists are classified based on their nutrition.
Animal-like Protists
- Heterotrophic, unicellular, lack cell walls.
- Live in aquatic ecosystems, wet soil, or fluids within a host. Some are parasites.
Amoebas
- Single-celled, undefined body shape.
- Use pseudopods for movement.
- Feed using endocytosis. Some are parasites.
Paramecium
- Single-celled, uses cilia for movement.
- Cilia sweep food into the oral groove, which leads to a food vacuole.
- Waste is expelled through the anal pore.
Fungus-like Protists
- Heterotrophic, decomposers, feed via endocytosis.
- Live in cool, damp habitats.
Water Molds
- Filamentous.
- The whitish cottony mold found on dead fish.
- Saprophytic, consume dead organic matter. Caused the Irish Potato Famine.
Plant-like Protists
- Contains plastids and are photosynthetic.
Euglena
- Unicellular, freshwater organisms.
- Use flagella for movement.
- Can be autotrophic or heterotrophic.
- Have a red, light-sensitive structure called the eye spot.
Green Algae
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Photosynthetic.
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Single-celled, colonial, or multicellular.
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Bi-flagellated cells.
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Primarily live in freshwater.
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Chlamydomonas: single-celled.
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Volvox: colonial. Hundreds of connected singe, biflagellated cells form a hollow green sphere.
Fungi
- Characteristics: eukaryotic, multicellular, heterotrophic (saprophytic), cell walls containing chitin, reproduce both sexually and asexually.
- Hyphae are thread-like filaments that make up the body of most fungi.
- Mycelium: a tangled mass of hyphae that absorbs nutrients for food.
Classification of Fungi
- Classified based on sexual reproduction patterns:
- Zygomycota: spores produced in a case-like structure (sporangium).
- Ascomycota: spores produced in a sac-like structure (ascus).
- Basidiomycota: spores produced in club-like structures (basidium).
- Spores: haploid reproductive cells.
- Sexual reproduction generally occurs under unfavorable conditions.
Examples of Fungi
Case-like Fungi (Zygomycota)
- Bread Mold: Asexual: hyphae extends along the surface and into food. Black sporangia form, releasing spores via wind. Sexual: zygospore forms upon contact and remains dormant until conditions improve. Two genetically different hyphae are produced.
Sac-like Fungi (Ascomycota)
- Penicillium: Alexander Fleming discovered penicillin, the first antibiotic. It releases a chemical that inhibits bacterial growth.
- Yeasts: unicellular fungi. Asexual: Occurs via budding in favorable conditions. Sexual: forms ascospores that remain dormant until conditions improve. Anaerobic respiration (fermentation) releases CO2 and ethanol as byproducts.
Club-like Fungi (Basidiomycota)
- Gilled Mushrooms: gills on the underside contain thousands of basidia, each with thousands of spores that are dispersed by wind.
- Imperfect Fungi: Examples include athlete's foot.
Fungal Associations
- Lichens: Symbiotic association of fungus with a cyanobacterium or algae. The algae provides food through photosynthesis, the fungus provides water, minerals, and protection from dryness.
- Mycorrhizae: Fungal mycelium forms a symbiotic association with plant roots. Mycelium forms a web over the plant roots and provides water and minerals from the soil while the plant roots provide amino acids and sugars.
Characteristics of Animals
- Heterotrophic, multicellular, eukaryotes.
- Specialized nervous and muscular tissues.
- Lack cell walls.
- Primarily sexual reproduction.
Classification of Animals
- Symmetry: Asymmetrical, bilateral, or radial.
- Cell Organization: cells function independently or form tissues and organs.
- Coelom: Presence of an internal body cavity.
Simple Animals
Phylum Porifera (sponges)
- Most primitive animals.
- All aquatic, mostly marine.
- Sessile, directly attached to a surface.
- Absorb water through tiny pores (ostia) and expel water through larger pores (oscula).
- Reproduction: sexually (hermaphrodites) and asexually (budding).
Phylum Cnidaria
- Radial symmetry.
- Cells organized into tissues.
- Examples: jellyfish, corals, anemones.
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