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Eukaryotic organisms possess a nucleus and membrane-bound organelles.
Eukaryotic organisms possess a nucleus and membrane-bound organelles.
True
Chemosynthetic autotrophic organisms contain chloroplasts.
Chemosynthetic autotrophic organisms contain chloroplasts.
False
Photosynthetic organisms depend on the process of photosynthesis to convert light energy.
Photosynthetic organisms depend on the process of photosynthesis to convert light energy.
True
Prokaryotic cells are typically larger and more complex than eukaryotic cells.
Prokaryotic cells are typically larger and more complex than eukaryotic cells.
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Autotrophic organisms rely on other organisms for their nutrition.
Autotrophic organisms rely on other organisms for their nutrition.
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Eukaryotes reproduce primarily through binary fission.
Eukaryotes reproduce primarily through binary fission.
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Photosynthesis is a process primarily associated with eukaryotic organisms.
Photosynthesis is a process primarily associated with eukaryotic organisms.
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Bacteria are categorized as eukaryotic organisms.
Bacteria are categorized as eukaryotic organisms.
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Chloroplasts are essential for the process of photosynthesis.
Chloroplasts are essential for the process of photosynthesis.
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Non-autotrophic organisms must produce their own food using sunlight.
Non-autotrophic organisms must produce their own food using sunlight.
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Bacterial cells lack a defined nucleus and do not have membrane-bound organelles.
Bacterial cells lack a defined nucleus and do not have membrane-bound organelles.
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Peptidoglycan is found in the cell walls of eukaryotic cells.
Peptidoglycan is found in the cell walls of eukaryotic cells.
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Viruses are classified as prokaryotic due to their simple structure.
Viruses are classified as prokaryotic due to their simple structure.
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Flagella are important for the movement of bacteria.
Flagella are important for the movement of bacteria.
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Photosynthesis occurs in the ribosomes of autotrophic organisms.
Photosynthesis occurs in the ribosomes of autotrophic organisms.
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Study Notes
Introduction to Biology
- Biology is the branch of science that studies all living things.
- Systematics is the branch of biology that deals with classification and nomenclature.
Classification of Organisms
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Two-kingdom system: Organisms are categorized into Plantae (plants) and Animalia (animals).
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Five-kingdom system: Adds Protista, Fungi, and Monera. Protista includes algae and protozoa, Fungi includes molds and mushrooms, and Monera includes bacteria.
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Six-kingdom system: Further divides Monera into archaea and bacteria.
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Three-kingdom system: Groups organisms as Bacteria, Archaea, and Eukarya. Eukarya includes protists, fungi, plants, and animals.
Nutrition
- All organisms need a source of energy for metabolism.
- Autotrophic: Organisms produce their own food (e.g., plants).
- Photoautotrophic: Use sunlight for energy.
- Chemoautotrophic: Use chemical energy for energy.
- Heterotrophic: Organisms that consume other organisms for energy (e.g., animals).
Characteristics of Prokaryotes and Eukaryotes
- Organisms can be grouped based on the presence or absence of a nucleus among other characteristics.
- Prokaryotes lack a nucleus.
- Eukaryotes possess a nucleus.
- Prokaryotes have a simple cell structure.
- Eukaryotes have a complex cell structure.
Viruses
- Viruses are not living things. They are complex assemblies of molecules (proteins, nucleic acids, lipids, and carbohydrates).
- Viruses can only reproduce inside a host cell.
- Viruses have various shapes (e.g., helix, icosahedron, cone).
- Viral structures typically contain a protein coat (capsid) surrounding the genetic material (DNA or RNA).
Shapes of Bacteria
- Cocci (round)
- Bacilli (rod-shaped)
- Spiral
- Vibrio (comma-shaped)
- Spirochetes (spiral shaped)
- Other bacterial shapes include tetra, diplo, strepto, staphylo arrangements of cocci cells and various arrangements of bacilli-shaped cells
Bacteria Reproduction
- Bacteria primarily reproduce asexually by binary fission.
- Binary fission: The cell replicates its DNA and then divides into two daughter cells.
- Bacteria do not have a sexual life cycle.
- Genetic recombination can occur via transformation, transduction, or conjugation.
Additional information about bacteria
- Bacteria can be categorized based on the Gram stain, distinguishing between those with thick (Gram-positive) and thin (Gram-negative) cell walls.
- Bacteria have various structures such as pili, flagella, and capsule and their function.
- Bacteria can grow in colonies and sometimes form filaments
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Explore the fundamentals of biology, focusing on the classification of organisms and their nutritional types. This quiz covers key concepts such as the two-, five-, and six-kingdom systems, along with autotrophic and heterotrophic nutrition. Test your knowledge of how living things are categorized and their energy sources!
