Biology Taxonomy Quiz
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What does the acronym K.P.C.O.F.G.S. stand for in taxonomy?

  • Kingdom, Phylum, Class, Origin, Family, Genus, Species
  • Kingdom, Phylum, Classification, Order, Family, Group, Species
  • Kingdom, Phylum, Class, Order, Family, Genus, Species (correct)
  • Kingdom, Population, Class, Order, Family, Genus, Species

    • Which of the following correctly identifies the 'Family' classification of humans?

  • Primates
  • Hominids (correct)
  • Mammalia
  • Chordates

    • In binomial nomenclature, what is the first part of a species name referred to?

  • Species name
  • Genus name (correct)
  • Family name
  • Order name

    • Which kingdom is represented by organisms such as plants?

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

    What is the binomial name for humans?

    <p>Homo sapiens (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What term is used to describe organisms that obtain energy by consuming food?

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

    Which type of bacterial shape is characterized as being rod-shaped?

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

    What component is found in prokaryotic cells and is described as a small loop of DNA?

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

    Which domain is characterized by extremophiles and lives in extreme environments?

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

    Which of the following accurately describes eukaryotic cells?

    <p>They have a membrane-bound nucleus. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What shape is characterized by a rod-like capsid with proteins spiraling around the inside?

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

    Which of the following viruses is classified as an RNA virus?

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

    What is the first step in the lytic cycle of viral infection?

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

    Which characteristic is typically associated with DNA viruses compared to RNA viruses?

    <p>Higher vaccine effectiveness (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What process occurs at the end of the lytic cycle to release new viruses?

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

    What type of organism is responsible for causing sleeping sickness in humans?

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

    Which characteristic is true for fungi?

    <p>They decompose organic matter and can cause infections like Athlete's Foot. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary structure that makes up the body of a fungus?

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

    What compound is commonly found in the cell walls of fungi?

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

    Which of the following statements about mycelium is true?

    <p>It is a complex system primarily located underground. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What characterizes viruses as nonliving entities?

    <p>They do not reproduce on their own and lack cellular structures. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why are antibiotics ineffective against viral infections?

    <p>Antibiotics target the cell walls of bacteria. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the components of a virus's basic structure?

    <p>Genetic material and capsid. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the two hypotheses regarding the origin of viruses?

    <p>They arose from nucleic acids or became dependent on hosts due to diminished ability. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which factors are used to classify viruses?

    <p>Size, shape, and type of genetic material. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the role of mutualistic fungi in their ecosystem?

    <p>They enhance root systems and exchange nutrients with plants. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following groups of fungi is characterized by being sac-like?

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

    How do predatory fungi capture their prey?

    <p>Through mycelium that traps small worms. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which fungi group primarily feeds on dead organic matter?

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

    What is the primary method of asexual reproduction in fungi?

    <p>Hyphae breaking off and multiplying. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary advantage of a virus entering the dormant phase within a host's DNA?

    <p>It avoids provoking an immune response from the host. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following correctly describes the lysogenic cycle?

    <p>It incorporates viral genes into the host's DNA and can remain dormant. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How do bacteriophages typically infect host cells compared to animal viruses?

    <p>Bacteriophages inject DNA, whereas animal viruses use endocytosis or fusion. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What characteristic do all viruses share with living organisms?

    <p>They contain genetic material and can evolve. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What happens during the triggering phase of the lysogenic cycle?

    <p>The viral DNA starts the lytic cycle by being released. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main function of the pilus in bacterial conjugation?

    <p>To act as a bridge for genetic material transfer (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which process results in an equal division of genetic material into two nuclei?

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

    In what type of reproduction do offspring grow out of a living part of the parent?

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

    What type of reproduction produces offspring that are genetically identical to the parent?

    <p>Binary Fission (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What distinguishes mitosis from binary fission?

    <p>Mitosis involves separation into nuclei, while binary fission is simpler (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following characteristics is NOT typical of Kingdom Animalia?

    <p>Have cell walls for structural support (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the significance of cephalization in animals?

    <p>It facilitates better movement and environmental awareness. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following groups is classified as invertebrates?

    <p>Animals with an internal skeleton but no spinal cord (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which example belongs to the phylum Cnidaria?

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

    How many phyla in the animal kingdom possess a spinal cord?

    <p>17 (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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