Biology Vocabulary and Short Answer Questions
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What is the main reason viruses are not considered living things?

  • They do not exhibit all the characteristics of living organisms (correct)
  • They lack genetic material
  • They cannot reproduce on their own
  • They are not composed of cells

    • How do antibiotics work and on what type of organisms?

  • They inhibit protein synthesis in prokaryotic organisms (correct)
  • They disrupt the cell wall of eukaryotic organisms
  • They prevent the formation of spores in fungi
  • They interfere with DNA replication in viruses
  • They block cellular respiration in unicellular eukaryotes

    • What are the four factors that are used to group organisms into Kingdoms?

  • Habitat, nutrition, reproduction, and genetic material
  • Cellular structure, nutrition, reproduction, and genetic material (correct)
  • Nutrition, taxonomic divisions, genetic material, and habitat
  • Cellular structure, taxonomic divisions, reproduction, and habitat

    • How many Domains are there and can you name them?

    <p>There are 3 Domains: Bacteria, Archaea, and Eukarya</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How are organisms scientifically named according to binomial nomenclature?

    <p>Using a two-part Latin name composed of the genus and species names</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the difference between the lytic and lysogenic cycles?

    <p>The lytic cycle results in cell lysis and the release of new virus particles while the lysogenic cycle does not</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the function of DNA?

    <p>Storing and transmitting genetic information</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main purpose of Meiosis?

    <p>To produce gametes with half the chromosome number of the parent cell</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the base pairings according to Chargaff’s rule?

    <p>Adenine - Thymine, Guanine - Cytosine</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is Darwin’s theory of Natural Selection?

    <p>Individuals with favorable traits are more likely to survive and reproduce</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What defines a species?

    <p>The ability to interbreed and produce fertile offspring</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is meant by the term vestigial structure?

    <p>Structures that have lost their original function in the course of evolution</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the difference between homologous and analogous structures?

    <p>Homologous structures indicate common ancestry, while analogous structures do not</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Explain the concept of divergent and convergent evolution.

    <p>'Divergent evolution' describes the accumulation of differences between groups which can lead to speciation, while 'convergent evolution' describes the independent development of similar traits in closely related species</p> Signup and view all the answers

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