Biology Quiz: Bacteria, Protists, and Multicellular Life
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What is the defining characteristic that distinguishes bacteria from eukaryotes?

  • Bacteria are multicellular, while eukaryotes are unicellular.
  • Bacteria possess a nucleus, while eukaryotes lack a nucleus.
  • Bacteria are larger in size compared to eukaryotic cells.
  • Bacteria are prokaryotic and lack a nucleus, while eukaryotes are eukaryotic and possess a nucleus. (correct)

    • Which of the following best describes the typical size of bacteria?

  • Centimeters in length
  • Millimeters in length
  • Microns in length (correct)
  • Nanometers in length

    • What percentage of bacteria are currently understood to cause illnesses in humans?

  • Less than 1%
  • More than 25%
  • Approximately 50%
  • Around 5% (correct)

    • Protists are classified as what type of organism based on their cellular structure?

    <p>Eukaryotic and unicellular (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which kingdom includes unicellular organisms with specialized structures like cilia, flagella, and pseudopods?

    <p>Kingdom Protista (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What nutritional modes can be observed within the kingdom Protista?

    <p>Autotrophic, heterotrophic, and mixotrophic (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    To which domain do all multicellular organisms belong?

    <p>Eukarya (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following kingdoms contains multicellular organisms that are exclusively heterotrophic?

    <p>Kingdom Animalia (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which two kingdoms listed contain multicellular autotrophs?

    <p>Kingdom Plantae and Kingdom Protista (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Domains are primarily organized based on which type of evidence?

    <p>Evolutionary evidence like gene sequences and ribosomal RNA (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which kingdom is characterized by multicellular organisms that are heterotrophic, motile, and lack cell walls?

    <p>Kingdom Animalia (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT considered a terrestrial biome?

    <p>Coral reefs (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of biodiversity is specifically concerned with the variation of species across multiple ecosystems?

    <p>Beta diversity (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which level of ecological study encompasses both biotic and abiotic components within a defined area that actively interact with each other?

    <p>Ecosystem ecology (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Organisms that produce their own food through processes like photosynthesis are classified as which type of biotic factor?

    <p>Producers (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following best describes 'carrying capacity' in the context of biotic factors?

    <p>The maximum population size an ecosystem can sustain (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The Amazon rainforest is a well-known example of which biome?

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    What distinguishes an 'environment' from an 'ecosystem' in ecological terms?

    <p>An ecosystem is restricted by size, while an environment is not. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following kingdoms includes organisms that can be both unicellular and multicellular?

    <p>Kingdom Protista (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    An outbreak of disease within an ecosystem is considered to be an influence on which type of factors?

    <p>Biotic factors (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are abiotic factors in an ecosystem?

    <p>Non-living elements like sunlight and temperature (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is an example of a density-independent factor affecting population density?

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    What distinguishes a niche from a habitat?

    <p>A niche is the specific role an organism plays in its ecosystem, whereas a habitat is where it lives (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which term describes a relationship where one species benefits by harming another?

    <p>Parasitic relationship (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How do abiotic factors act as limiting factors in an ecosystem?

    <p>By defining the minimum environmental requirements species need to survive (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which principle best explains why cheetahs and lions can coexist in the same habitat?

    <p>Different hunting styles leading to unique niches (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is mutualism in symbiotic relationships?

    <p>A symbiotic relationship that benefits both organisms (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following describes co-evolution?

    <p>Two species evolving in response to evolutionary changes in each other (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In which type of mimicry do two different species share the same warning coloration?

    <p>Mullerian mimicry (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What constitutes an obligate symbiosis?

    <p>A relationship necessary for the survival of both organisms involved (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Flashcards

    Ecosystem

    A group of living organisms and their physical environment.

    Ecology

    The study of how living organisms interact with each other and their environment.

    Biodiversity

    The variety of life within a given region.

    Producers

    Organisms that can make their own food through photosynthesis.

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    Consumers

    Organisms that obtain energy by eating other organisms.

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    Decomposers

    Organisms that break down dead organisms and waste.

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    Biome

    A large-scale community of plants and animals that share a common climate and vegetation.

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    Abiotic Factors

    Factors in an ecosystem that are non-living.

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    Biotic Factors

    Factors in an ecosystem that are living.

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    Carrying Capacity

    The maximum number of individuals of a species that an ecosystem can support.

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    Habitat

    A place where organisms live and find resources.

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    Niche

    The unique role an organism plays in its ecosystem, including its feeding habits and interactions with other organisms.

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    Symbiosis

    A long-term interaction between two different species, that can benefit both, one, or neither.

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    Mutualism

    Symbiosis where both species benefit from the interaction. It's often essential for both to survive.

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    Commensalism

    Symbiosis where one species benefits while the other isn't affected. It's not essential for survival.

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    Amensalism

    Symbiosis where one species is harmed while the other is unaffected. It's not essential survival.

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    Endosymbiosis

    One organism living within the body of another.

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    Ectosymbiosis

    An organism living on the surface or skin of another.

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    Predation

    The process of hunting and eating another organism.

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    What are bacteria?

    Unicellular organisms lacking a nucleus, typically 1 micron in length.

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    What are prokaryotes?

    Organisms like bacteria and archaea that lack a nucleus in their cells.

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    How are bacteria categorized? (1/3)

    Bacteria grouped based on how they react to oxygen.

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    How are bacteria categorized? (2/3)

    Bacteria categorized by their shape (round, rod-like, spiral).

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    How are bacteria categorized? (3/3)

    Bacteria differentiated based on their ability to retain dye in the Gram stain procedure.

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    What is a protist?

    A single-celled eukaryotic organism that contains a nucleus and other specialized organelles.

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    Which kingdom do protists belong to?

    Kingdom Protista includes diverse organisms like algae and protozoans.

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    What are multicellular organisms?

    Organisms consisting of multiple cells.

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    What is a domain in biology?

    A major classification based on evolutionary relationships, like gene sequences.

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    What are autotrophs?

    Organisms that can produce their own food through photosynthesis.

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    Study Notes

    Bacteria

    • Bacteria are single-celled prokaryotes, lacking a nucleus.
    • Typically 1 micron in length.
    • Represent a distinct domain of life, separate from Archaea.
    • Classified based on oxygen use, shape, and Gram stain reaction.
    • Most bacteria are harmless to humans.
    • Only a small percentage (around 5%) are pathogenic.
    • Some bacteria are beneficial, aiding digestion and immune function.

    Protists

    • Unicellular eukaryotic organisms with a membrane-bound nucleus and other organelles.
    • Part of the kingdom Protista.
    • Include algae and protozoans.
    • Can be microscopic or large enough to see with the naked eye (some algae).
    • Protozoans have specialized structures (cilia, flagella, pseudopods) for feeding.
    • Can be autotrophs, heterotrophs, or mixotrophs.
    • Algae are plant-like but lack many land plant structures; unicellular to multicellular (e.g., kelp).

    Multicellular Organisms

    • Belong to the domain Eukarya.
    • Four main kingdoms: Plantae, Protista, Fungi, and Animalia.
    • Kingdoms Plantae and Protista contain autotrophs (make their own food).
    • Plant cells are specialized, containing chloroplasts.
    • Kingdom Animalia contains heterotrophs (must consume food), are motile (can move), and lack cell walls.
    • Kingdom Protista, Plantae, and Fungi may contain both unicellular and multicellular organisms.

    Biomes

    • Characterized by temperature, precipitation, and vegetation.
    • Abiotic factors (non-living) include temperature, precipitation, and soil.
    • Biotic factors (living) include species of animals, plants, and microorganisms.
    • Classified as terrestrial or aquatic.
    • Major terrestrial biomes: rainforest, grassland, coniferous forest, temperate deciduous forest, desert, tundra, shrubland (which may be further divided).
    • Major aquatic biomes: freshwater, wetlands, marine, coral reefs, estuaries.
    • Examples of biomes: Amazon (rainforest), Great Smoky Mountains (deciduous forest), Great Barrier Reef (coral reef), San Francisco Bay (estuary).

    Biodiversity

    • Measurement of variation within living systems.
    • Types: species, genetic, and ecological.
    • Species biodiversity: measures variation in different organisms (alpha, beta, and gamma diversity).
    • Genetic diversity: variation in genetic material within a system.
    • Ecological diversity: number of ecosystem types within a region.
    • High biodiversity leads to stable ecosystems.

    Ecology

    • Study of life and natural systems.
    • Investigates abiotic and biotic components, and interactions between them.
    • Studied at different levels: organismal, population, community, ecosystem, and biosphere.
    • Organismal ecology: organism traits, life history.
    • Population ecology: organisms of a single species in a given area.
    • Community ecology: all organisms in a defined area.
    • Ecosystem ecology: organisms plus abiotic factors.
    • Biosphere ecology: all life on Earth and its effects.

    Biotic Factors

    • Living components of an ecosystem.
    • Includes producers (autotrophs), consumers (heterotrophs), and decomposers.
    • Producers make their own food, consumers acquire energy from other organisms, and decomposers break down waste/remains.
    • Influences on biotic factors: outbreaks (disease), human contact (exploitation/habitat destruction), carrying capacity.

    Abiotic Factors

    • Non-living components of an ecosystem (physical and chemical).
    • Limiting factors include water, temperature, oxygen, and sunlight.
    • Other abiotic factors: wind, hurricanes, soil composition, cloud cover, earthquakes, pollution.

    Ecosystem, Habitat, and Niche

    • Ecosystem: dynamic interaction of biotic and abiotic factors.
    • Habitat: suitable place for an organism to live.
    • Niche: unique role an organism plays in its ecosystem.
    • Different species can share habitats and ecosystems but have different niches.
    • Population density changes based on density-dependent (biotic) and density-independent (abiotic) factors.

    Symbiosis

    • Long-term interactions between different species.
    • Types include mutualism, commensalism, amensalism, parasitism, competition, mimicry, and co-evolution.
    • Mutualism: benefits both species.
    • Commensalism: benefits one species, no effect on the other.
    • Amensalism: harms one species, no effect on the other.
    • Parasitism: one species benefits, other harmed.
    • Competition: both harmed when vying for the same resource.
    • Mimicry: one species resembles another to avoid predation or attract prey.
    • Co-evolution: symbiotic species influence each other's evolution.
    • Symbiosis can be obligate (necessary for survival) or facultative (optional).

    Predation

    • Predator captures and eats prey.
    • Herbivory involves plants as prey.
    • Predation drives co-evolution, with adaptations in both predator and prey.
    • Adaptations include camouflage, chemical defenses, and mimicry (Batesian and Mullerian).

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    Test your knowledge on the characteristics and classifications of bacteria, protists, and multicellular organisms. This quiz covers essential topics regarding their structures, functions, and roles in ecosystems. Ideal for biology students seeking to deepen their understanding of these fundamental life forms.

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