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Which phylum is the largest, comprised of insects and other diverse species?
Which phylum is the largest, comprised of insects and other diverse species?
What is the defining characteristic that classifies an animal as an invertebrate?
What is the defining characteristic that classifies an animal as an invertebrate?
What percentage of known organisms are invertebrates?
What percentage of known organisms are invertebrates?
Which of the following is NOT an example of an invertebrate?
Which of the following is NOT an example of an invertebrate?
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What is the meaning of the Latin word 'Vertebra'?
What is the meaning of the Latin word 'Vertebra'?
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Which of the following is a characteristic feature of animals in phylum Chordata?
Which of the following is a characteristic feature of animals in phylum Chordata?
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What is the estimated number of invertebrate species on Earth?
What is the estimated number of invertebrate species on Earth?
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Which of these phyla is known to include both free-living and parasitic organisms?
Which of these phyla is known to include both free-living and parasitic organisms?
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What is the name of the protein coat that surrounds a virus's nucleic acid core?
What is the name of the protein coat that surrounds a virus's nucleic acid core?
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What is the name of the study of viruses?
What is the name of the study of viruses?
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What is the primary reason why viruses are considered both living and non-living?
What is the primary reason why viruses are considered both living and non-living?
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Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of viruses?
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of viruses?
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What is the size range of viruses, typically measured in nanometers?
What is the size range of viruses, typically measured in nanometers?
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Which of the following diseases is caused by a virus in humans?
Which of the following diseases is caused by a virus in humans?
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What is a potential advantage of using viruses in research?
What is a potential advantage of using viruses in research?
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Which phylum has a closed circulatory system?
Which phylum has a closed circulatory system?
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Which phylum exhibits metameric segmentation?
Which phylum exhibits metameric segmentation?
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Which of the following statements about viruses is TRUE?
Which of the following statements about viruses is TRUE?
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Which of these animals is considered an example of a parasitic roundworm?
Which of these animals is considered an example of a parasitic roundworm?
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Which phylum includes animals that are triploblastic, bilaterally symmetrical, and possess a complete digestive system?
Which phylum includes animals that are triploblastic, bilaterally symmetrical, and possess a complete digestive system?
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Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of the phylum Arthropoda?
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of the phylum Arthropoda?
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Which phylum exhibits both free-living and parasitic species?
Which phylum exhibits both free-living and parasitic species?
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Which animal from the given examples is dioecious?
Which animal from the given examples is dioecious?
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Which characteristics are shared between the phylum Annelida and Arthropoda?
Which characteristics are shared between the phylum Annelida and Arthropoda?
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What is the most distinctive feature of animals belonging to the group containing starfish, sea urchins, and sea cucumbers?
What is the most distinctive feature of animals belonging to the group containing starfish, sea urchins, and sea cucumbers?
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Invertebrates are characterized by the absence of which feature?
Invertebrates are characterized by the absence of which feature?
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Which of the following statements about the development of vertebrates is TRUE?
Which of the following statements about the development of vertebrates is TRUE?
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What is the primary function of the water vascular system in echinoderms?
What is the primary function of the water vascular system in echinoderms?
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Which of the following organisms is NOT an invertebrate?
Which of the following organisms is NOT an invertebrate?
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What is the significance of the vertebral column in vertebrates?
What is the significance of the vertebral column in vertebrates?
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What is the primary difference between the body symmetry of adult echinoderms and their larvae?
What is the primary difference between the body symmetry of adult echinoderms and their larvae?
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Why are vertebrates considered the most organized group of animals?
Why are vertebrates considered the most organized group of animals?
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Which of the following characteristics is NOT typical of organisms in Kingdom Plantae?
Which of the following characteristics is NOT typical of organisms in Kingdom Plantae?
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What is the primary mode of nutrition for most organisms in Kingdom Plantae?
What is the primary mode of nutrition for most organisms in Kingdom Plantae?
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Which of the following aspects is NOT a part of the self-defense mechanism in plants?
Which of the following aspects is NOT a part of the self-defense mechanism in plants?
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Which of the following statements accurately describes the reproduction in Kingdom Plantae?
Which of the following statements accurately describes the reproduction in Kingdom Plantae?
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What distinguishes Kingdom Plantae from Kingdom Fungi?
What distinguishes Kingdom Plantae from Kingdom Fungi?
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What is the meaning of the term 'teleomorph' in the context of fungi reproduction?
What is the meaning of the term 'teleomorph' in the context of fungi reproduction?
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Why is the Kingdom Plantae often referred to as Kingdom Metaphyta?
Why is the Kingdom Plantae often referred to as Kingdom Metaphyta?
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What is the primary reason for the success of many organisms on Earth depending on the success of plants?
What is the primary reason for the success of many organisms on Earth depending on the success of plants?
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Which of the following animals belong to the class Mammalia?
Which of the following animals belong to the class Mammalia?
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The presence of what characteristic feature distinguishes the class Mammalia from other vertebrate classes?
The presence of what characteristic feature distinguishes the class Mammalia from other vertebrate classes?
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Which of the following statements is NOT true for both birds and mammals?
Which of the following statements is NOT true for both birds and mammals?
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Based on the given information, what is the classification of the animal 'kangaroo'?
Based on the given information, what is the classification of the animal 'kangaroo'?
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Which of the following animals is NOT mentioned as an example of a vertebrate?
Which of the following animals is NOT mentioned as an example of a vertebrate?
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Flashcards
Virus
Virus
Non-cellular organism made of genetic material and protein that invades living cells.
Structure of Viruses
Structure of Viruses
Viruses consist of a nucleic acid core and a protein coat (capsid), often with an envelope.
Virology
Virology
The study of viruses, focusing on their structure, function, and effects on living organisms.
Living vs Non-Living
Living vs Non-Living
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Pathogenic Viruses
Pathogenic Viruses
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Capsid
Capsid
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Gene Therapy
Gene Therapy
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Symptoms of Viral Diseases
Symptoms of Viral Diseases
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Fungi
Fungi
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Exoenzymes
Exoenzymes
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Chitin
Chitin
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Teleomorph
Teleomorph
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Anamorph
Anamorph
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Kingdom Plantae
Kingdom Plantae
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Photosynthesis
Photosynthesis
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Cellulose
Cellulose
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Class Mammalia
Class Mammalia
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Viviparous Animals
Viviparous Animals
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Oviparous Animals
Oviparous Animals
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Vertebrates
Vertebrates
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Phylum Annelida
Phylum Annelida
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Phylum Arthropoda
Phylum Arthropoda
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Phylum Mollusca
Phylum Mollusca
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Phylum Echinodermata
Phylum Echinodermata
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Phylum Chordata
Phylum Chordata
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Characteristics of Invertebrates
Characteristics of Invertebrates
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Diversity of Invertebrates
Diversity of Invertebrates
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Body Symmetry
Body Symmetry
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Coelomate
Coelomate
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Water Vascular System
Water Vascular System
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External Fertilization
External Fertilization
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Indirect Development
Indirect Development
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Notochord
Notochord
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Phylum Aschelminthes
Phylum Aschelminthes
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Dioecious
Dioecious
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Complete Digestive System
Complete Digestive System
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Metamerically Segmented
Metamerically Segmented
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Closed Circulatory System
Closed Circulatory System
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Nephridia
Nephridia
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Study Notes
Viruses
- Viruses are non-cellular organisms
- Composed of genetic material and protein
- Can invade living cells
- Classified as viridae and Genus of virus
- Study of viruses is called virology
- Measured in nanometers (20-250 nm)
- Can only reproduce by infecting living cells
- Require electron microscope to be seen
- Made of a core of DNA or RNA, surrounded by a protein coat (capsid)
Virus Structure
- Viruses are acellular (no nucleus, cytoplasm, or organelles)
- Two main parts:
- Nucleic Acid (DNA or RNA) at the core
- Capsid (protein coat) surrounding genetic material
- Some viruses have an outer envelope of lipids and proteins
Characteristics of Viruses
- Enclosed in a protective envelope
- Have spikes to attach to host cells
- Non-cellular
- Do not respire, metabolize, or grow, but they do reproduce
- Contain a protein coat called the capsid
- Have a nucleic acid core (DNA or RNA)
- Lack ribosomes and enzymes needed for metabolism
- Inactive outside host cells, active inside host cells, using host cell's resources
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This quiz covers the fundamentals of viruses, including their structure, classification, and characteristics. Learn about the acellular nature of viruses and their ability to invade living cells. Test your knowledge on key concepts in virology.