30 Questions
What is the main reason scientists classify living organisms?
To distinguish between known and unknown species
Who is credited with creating the 'Scala Naturae' or 'The Great Chain of Being'?
Aristotle
Why do scientists use the Binomial System of Nomenclature?
Because common names are often misleading
What is the term for the study of the evolutionary relationships among species?
Phylogenetics
What is the term for a person who studies how to classify organisms?
Taxonomist
What is the term for the system of names or terms used to identify species?
Binomial System of Nomenclature
What type of fungi is typically found in a lichen?
Ascomycota
What is the main function of the hyphae in mycorrhizae?
To act as root extensions
Which type of plants lack a vascular system?
Non-vascular plants
What is the main function of the digestive enzymes secreted by the fungus in mycorrhizae?
To break down organic matter in the soil
Which type of fungi is used to make fermented beverages such as beer and wine?
Ascomycota
What is the characteristic of seed producing plants?
They have one or two seed leaves
What is the term for bacteria that use inorganic compounds as their energy source?
Chemosynthesizers
What is the term for 'true' bacteria and blue-green algae?
Eubacteria
What is the main characteristic of prokaryotic cells?
They have peptidoglycan in their cell walls
What is the term for bacteria that obtain their energy by acquiring food from other sources?
Heterotrophs
What is the name of the technique developed by Hans Christian Gram in 1884?
Gram Staining Technique
What is the term for the shape of bacteria that form clusters?
Cocci
What is the characteristic feature of gymnosperms?
Produces seeds without a fruit
Which type of bacteria requires oxygen for survival?
Obligate aerobes
What type of symmetry is exhibited by an animal with body parts radiating from a central point?
Radial symmetry
What is the primary function of cell transport?
To regulate what enters and leaves the cell
What is the main characteristic of segmentation in animals?
Division into repeating units
What is the characteristic feature of rotifers?
They are small, free-swimming organisms less than 1 mm long
What process involves capturing substances from outside the cell by engulfing them with the cell membrane?
Endocytosis
What is the main difference between monocots and dicots?
Number of cotyledons
What is a characteristic unique to the kingdom Protista?
Ability to fix nitrogen
What is the byproduct of nitrogen fixation by Rhizobacteria?
Ammonia (NH3)
What is the largest kingdom in the living world?
Animalia
What is a characteristic of Cyanobacteria?
Production of oxygen and resemblance to algae
Review the concepts of systematics, taxonomy, and phylogenetics in biology. Learn about the importance of classifying living organisms and understand the relationships among species.
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