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What distinguishes eukaryotic flagella from prokaryotic flagella?

  • Prokaryotic flagella are arranged in a 9 + 2 structure.
  • Prokaryotic flagella are composed of microtubules.
  • Eukaryotic flagella have a 9 + 2 arrangement of microtubules. (correct)
  • Eukaryotic flagella are less complex than prokaryotic flagella.

    • Which feature is NOT characteristic of Gram-positive bacteria?

  • They have an outer membrane. (correct)
  • They are more susceptible to antibiotics.
  • They take up Gram stain.
  • They have a thick cell wall.

    • What role do pili play in bacterial cells?

  • They act as docking cables. (correct)
  • They are responsible for cell division.
  • They store nutrients for energy.
  • They facilitate movement through spinning.

    • What is the primary function of endospores in bacteria?

    <p>To resist environmental stress.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which metabolic ability is unique to prokaryotes compared to eukaryotes?

    <p>Anaerobic photosynthesis.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How do Gram-negative bacteria differ from Gram-positive bacteria?

    <p>They do not take up Gram stain.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What shape do bacilli bacteria typically have?

    <p>Rod-shaped.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why are Gram-negative bacteria considered more resistant to antibiotics?

    <p>Their outer membrane acts as a barrier.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the two types of prokaryotes?

    <p>Bacteria and Archaea</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How do prokaryotic cells mainly differ from eukaryotic cells in size?

    <p>Most prokaryotic cells are approximately 1 micrometer, while eukaryotic cells are larger than 10 micrometers.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What method do prokaryotic cells use for cell division?

    <p>Binary fission</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following statements is true regarding prokaryotic cell structure?

    <p>Prokaryotic cells lack internal compartments.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of molecule is believed to have formed first in early cellular development?

    <p>RNA</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which characteristic is unique to prokaryotic cells compared to eukaryotic cells?

    <p>Presence of circular DNA in the cytoplasm</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What role do prokaryotes NOT play in the biosphere?

    <p>Acting as multicellular organisms</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which statement distinguishes prokaryotes from eukaryotes?

    <p>Prokaryotic cells lack a nuclear membrane.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which characteristic distinguishes fungi from plants?

    <p>Fungi have cell walls made of chitin.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What term is used to describe the mass of hyphae in fungi?

    <p>Mycelium</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How do fungi primarily obtain nutrients?

    <p>By secreting enzymes and absorbing nutrients</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In fungal reproduction, what primarily indicates sexual reproduction?

    <p>Merging of hyphae from different mating types</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which process in fungi allows cytoplasm to flow between adjacent cells?

    <p>Cytoplasmic streaming</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a unique feature of fungal sperm?

    <p>They are nonmotile.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following statements about fungi is false?

    <p>Fungi are primarily autotrophic.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which organism is known to have predatory characteristics among fungi?

    <p>Oyster mushroom</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What percentage of the earth's age represents the time since the first life originated?

    <p>Approximately 44%</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary form of reproduction commonly observed in protists?

    <p>Binary fission</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which gases were primarily present in the early atmosphere of the earth?

    <p>Hydrogen sulfide, ammonia, and methane</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was a significant outcome of the Miller-Urey experiment regarding the origin of life?

    <p>Building blocks of organisms formed spontaneously</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a form of nutritional acquisition utilized by protists?

    <p>Chemoautotrophy</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What advantage does multicellularity provide to protists?

    <p>Enhanced cell specialization</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What criticism do some scholars present against the Miller-Urey experiment?

    <p>It inaccurately represented the conditions of the early atmosphere</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What hypothesis is proposed by the 'bubble model' regarding the origins of life?

    <p>Bubbles on the ocean's surface facilitated the formation of biological molecules</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which types of protists are known to have evolved multicellularity?

    <p>Brown, green, and red algae</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why is it believed that the early earth did not have a protective ozone layer?

    <p>Oxygen levels were too low for ozone formation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What role do food vacuoles play in protists that are phagotrophs?

    <p>Break down ingested food</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What distinguishes oositic nutrition from other forms of heterotrophy?

    <p>It involves absorbing nutrients in soluble form.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What role did UV radiation play in the Miller-Urey experiment?

    <p>It facilitated the formation of organic compounds</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is one proposed advantage of the bubble model in the context of life's origins?

    <p>Bubbles offer protection from harmful UV radiation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How do protists generally respond to stressful environmental conditions in terms of reproduction?

    <p>Switch entirely to sexual reproduction</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why are protists considered the most diverse kingdom within the domain Eukarya?

    <p>They encompass a wide variety of unicellular, colonial, and multicellular forms.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the mechanism by which bacteriophages infect bacterial cells?

    <p>They inject their contents through a tail tube after attaching.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following statements accurately describes COVID-19's origins?

    <p>It shares significant RNA genome similarity with a bat virus.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How do animal viruses typically enter a host cell?

    <p>Using spikes that trigger membrane fusion or through endocytosis.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a common survival strategy for some protists in harsh conditions?

    <p>Forming cysts to endure unfavorable environments.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What characteristic is common to all protists?

    <p>They are not fungi, plants, or animals.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What process do new viruses use to exit an animal cell after replication?

    <p>Bursting through the plasma membrane and killing the host cell.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a method of movement in protists?

    <p>Photosynthesis</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What happens within the animal cell after a virus enters?

    <p>The virus sheds its protective coat and replicates its genetic material.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary mode of classification for fungi according to traditional methods?

    <p>Based on their mode of sexual reproduction</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following statements correctly describes mycorrhizae?

    <p>They increase absorption of essential nutrients in plants.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What role do fungi play in the ecosystem?

    <p>They act as principal decomposers alongside bacteria.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a characteristic of lichens?

    <p>They are capable of surviving in harsh habitats, such as bare rock.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a role that fungi fulfill in industry?

    <p>Causing diseases in humans</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary structure formed by interconnected hyphae in fungi?

    <p>Mycelium</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which component of fungal cell walls distinguishes them from plant cell walls?

    <p>Chitin</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a common method by which fungi reproduce asexually?

    <p>Spore formation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of nutrition do fungi primarily utilize?

    <p>Heterotrophic absorption</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What process allows cytoplasm to move between adjacent hyphal cells in fungi?

    <p>Cytoplasmic streaming</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What characteristic of fungal sperm differentiates them from those in plants?

    <p>Nonmotility</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of organisms can certain fungi, like the oyster mushroom, be classified as based on their feeding habits?

    <p>Predatory</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the filaments that make up the body of a fungus called?

    <p>Hyphae</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary form of reproduction that protists typically use?

    <p>Asexual reproduction under normal conditions</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following nutritional acquisition methods is utilized by protists?

    <p>Phagotrophy</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What triggers sexual reproduction in protists?

    <p>Absence of food sources</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which groups of protists have evolved multicellularity?

    <p>Brown algae, green algae, and red algae</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a defining characteristic of cysts in protists?

    <p>Dormant with resistant outer coverings</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the role of food vacuoles in phagotrophic protists?

    <p>Digesting food particles</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following statements best describes the diversity of protists?

    <p>Protists represent one of the most diverse kingdoms with approximately 200,000 forms</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What advantage does multicellularity provide to protists?

    <p>Specialization of cells for particular functions</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary method by which prokaryotes reproduce?

    <p>Binary fission</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which statement best describes conjugation in bacteria?

    <p>It occurs via a structure called a conjugation bridge.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What makes viruses distinct from living organisms?

    <p>They do not possess all properties of living organisms.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is true regarding emerging viruses?

    <p>They arise from species jumps, leading to new diseases.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    COVID-19 is primarily associated with which part of the human anatomy?

    <p>Respiratory tract</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which structure surrounds and protects the viral DNA or RNA?

    <p>Capsid</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which virus is known to have a significant historical impact on human populations?

    <p>Influenza virus</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is often the initial host for the West Nile virus?

    <p>Birds</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a key characteristic of Gram-negative bacteria?

    <p>They possess an outer membrane surrounding a thinner cell wall.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which statement accurately describes prokaryotic flagella?

    <p>They spin like a propeller and are made of a single fiber of protein.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which structure in bacteria acts as a resistance mechanism against environmental stress?

    <p>Endospores</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is TRUE about the cell wall of prokaryotes?

    <p>It can vary between Gram-positive and Gram-negative bacteria.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of metabolic ability is characteristic of prokaryotes but not eukaryotes?

    <p>Anaerobic photosynthesis</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What shape do spiral-shaped bacteria typically have?

    <p>Spirally coiled</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What distinguishes Gram-positive bacteria from Gram-negative bacteria?

    <p>Gram-positive bacteria have a thick cell wall without an outer membrane.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which function do pili serve in bacteria?

    <p>They act as docking cables for attachment.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What do critics argue about the Miller-Urey experiment in relation to ammonia and methane synthesis?

    <p>They suggest UV radiation destroyed ammonia and methane.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which hypothesis suggests that life's building blocks could have formed within bubbles?

    <p>Bubble model hypothesis</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How long after the earth's formation did the first life originate?

    <p>2.5 billion years</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What were the predominant gases in the early Earth's atmosphere?

    <p>Hydrogen sulfide, ammonia, and methane</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What significant finding arose from the Miller-Urey experiment regarding the origins of life?

    <p>Building blocks of organisms formed spontaneously.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which aspect of the early atmosphere does the bubble model address?

    <p>Protection from UV radiation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What key argument do critics make regarding the reconstruction of the early atmosphere in laboratory settings?

    <p>It fails to provide a realistic environment for chemical reactions.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What concept suggests that biological molecules emerged from a primordial soup in the early oceans?

    <p>Primordial soup hypothesis</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Earth's Formation and Early Life

    • Earth formed 4.5 billion years ago.
    • First life originated around 2.5 billion years ago.

    Miller-Urey Experiment

    • Stanley Miller and Harold Urey recreated the early Earth's oxygen-free atmosphere in a lab.
    • They subjected the atmosphere to lightning and UV radiation, mimicking early Earth conditions.
    • They found that many organic building blocks of life could form spontaneously.
    • This suggested that life could have emerged in the primordial soup of the early Earth's oceans.

    Criticism of Miller-Urey Experiment

    • Critics argued that the absence of an ozone layer in the early atmosphere would have resulted in high UV radiation levels capable of destroying critical building blocks.

    Bubble Model

    • Proposes that organic molecules could form within bubbles on the ocean's surface.
    • These bubbles would have provided protection from UV radiation.

    Microspheres

    • Organic molecules in water tend to cluster together, forming structures called microspheres.
    • Microspheres exhibit cell-like properties, potentially mirroring the formation of the first cells.

    RNA as a First Macromolecule

    • Early macromolecules were likely RNA instead of DNA, due to RNA's greater stability.

    Prokaryotes: Simplest Organisms

    • Prokaryotes are the simplest and most abundant organisms on Earth.
    • Types include bacteria and archaea.
    • They play crucial roles in biogeochemical cycles (cycling minerals), oxygen production, and disease.

    Prokaryotic Cell Characteristics

    • Single-celled organisms too small to see with the naked eye.
    • Single circular DNA molecule not confined by a nuclear membrane.
    • Differ structurally from eukaryotes (internal compartments, cell size, unicellularity, chromosome organization, cell division and flagella.

    Bacterial Cell Structures

    • Rod-shaped (bacilli), spherical (cocci), or spirally coiled (spirilla).
    • May aggregate into stalked structures or filaments.
    • Encased within a cell wall, distinct from those of archaea and eukaryotes.
    • Bacterial cell walls are composed of peptidoglycan.
    • Some bacteria, called Gram-negative bacteria have a thinner cell wall surrounded by an outer membrane, while Gram-positive bacteria have a thicker cell wall without an outer membrane.

    Bacterial Cell Additional Features

    • Flagella for movement.
    • Pili for attachment and conjugation.
    • Endospores for resistant survival in harsh conditions.

    Bacterial Reproduction

    • Binary fission.
    • After replicating DNA, the plasma membrane and cell wall grow inward to divide the cell.
    • Genetic exchange through plasmids via a conjugation bridge.

    Viruses

    • Viruses are parasitic chemicals, DNA (or RNA) segments wrapped in a protein coat called a capsid.
    • Viruses are not alive as they cannot reproduce on their own.
    • Infect all organisms. Structure varies, and they have an envelope (or lack one) made of proteins and lipids.

    Viral Infections in Organisms

    • Bacteriophages infect bacteria.
      • Tail fibers attached to the surface.
      • Tail tube injects viral DNA into bacteria.
      • New viral parts assemble.
      • Host cell bursts, releasing new viruses.
    • Animal viruses enter cells by membrane fusion or endocytosis
      • Spikes attach to host cell surface receptors
      • The virus sheds its protective coat, its DNA or RNA replicating in the cytoplasm.
      • New viruses exit the cell and kill it.

    Protists

    • Protists are eukaryotic organisms that are not plants, animals, or fungi.
    • They are extremely diverse, with varying cell surfaces, cell walls/shells, diverse modes of movement (cilia, flagella, pseudopods, or gliding), diverse nutritional strategies.
    • Some protists form cysts for survival in harsh conditions.
    • Protists employ various nutritional modes, excluding chemoautotrophy.
      • Photosynthesizing
      • Ingesting food in particulate or dissolved form (phagotrophs, osmotrophs)
    • Typically reproduce asexually by fission or budding; sexually mainly in stressful conditions.
    • Some protists form colonies that exhibit coordinated activities.
    • Multicellularity has evolved in several protist lineages.

    Fungi

    • Fungi lack chlorophyll and are heterotrophic.
    • Have filamentous bodies (hyphae) that collectively form a mycelium.
    • Have nonmotile sperm cells, cell walls containing chitin, and reproduce by nuclear mitosis.
    • Reproduce both asexually (spores) and sexually via hyphae meeting.
    • Crucial decomposers in the environment.
    • Some are predatory.
    • Some are commercially important in food production and medicine.
    • Important in forming mycorrhizae and lichens.

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