Final Exam - Quiz 3 Flashcards
What is a scientific name and what are the rules about writing one?
- A scientific name is the formal system of giving species of organisms a name composed of two parts.
- There are two major rules about scientific names. The genus name is always capitalized, while the species name is not. Additionally, when typed, the entire scientific name should be italicized, and if written, it should be underlined.
Ex.) Canis lupus
Who is the Father of Taxonomy?
Carolus Linnaeus
What are the eight levels of classification in order from largest to smallest?
- Domains
- Kingdoms
- Phyla
- Classes
- Orders
- Families
- Genera
- Species
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What are the three domains?
- Bacteria
- Archaea
- Eukarya
What are the four kingdoms of the domain Eukarya?
- Protista
- Fungi
- Plantae
- Animalia
What types of plants are nonvascular?
- Mosses
- Liverworts
- Hornworts
(no roots, stems, or leaves)
What is the composition of a virus particle?
The center of a virus has nucleic acid (RNA or DNA) and the virus particle is surrounded by a protein coat
What is a whip-like tail called?
flagellum
What do scientists believe all plants originated from?
green algae
What is the difference between plant fertilization and pollination?
- Pollination - Pollen is carried from anther to stigma
- Fertilization - Sperm fuses with egg in ovule and creates a seed
After being provided the characteristics, name the kingdom:
- Odd organisms
- Some make their own food, some hunt, and some absorb it
- Single celled
protist
Fill in the blanks:
Some characteristics of fungi are:
* They absorb food
* They contain ________ (cell wall)
chitin
List some characteristics of the plant kingdom.
- Make their own food
- Cellulose (cell wall)
True or false? If false, correct the statement:
Members of the animal kingdom hunt for their food.
True
Answer the question with the best available option:
What kingdom contains sense organs?
A. Protista
B. Fungi
C. Plantae
D. Animalia
D. Animalia
Fill in the blank:
Animals contain many _____________ systems.
specialized
What three environments do archaea like to live in?
- Salty - Yellow Stone, Dead Sea
- Heat - volcano, hot geyser
- Methane - swamp, cow intestines
How do bacteria reproduce?
through the process of binary fission
What are the cell walls of fungus made of?
chitin
pronounced kite-in
What are some examples of fossils?
- Petrified wood
- Entire organisms preserved in ice, tar, or amber (resin)
- Molds, casts, or stone imprints
Provide the definition of the term:
endospore
a thick-walled protective spore that forms inside a bacterial cell and resists harsh conditions
What is the difference between heterotrophs and autotrophs?
- Heterotrophs - consumer (humans)
- Autotrophs - producers (plants)
What are the three shapes of bacteria?
- cocci - round
- bactilli - rodlike
- spirilla - spiral (cork screw)
What are four shapes of viruses?
- Spherical
- Cylinder or rod
- Crystal or soccer ball
- “Space ship”
Is strep throat caused by a bacteria or virus?
bacteria
“Strep” throat is short for streptococcus, which is a name given to bacterial pathogens
What do all of the listen have in common:
- AIDS
- measles
- hepatitis
they are all viruses
Who made the first vaccine?
Edward Jenner
Answer the question with the best available option:
What is another name for a decomposer?
A. producer
B. gymnosperm
C. angiosperm
D. saprophyte
D. saprophyte
What are angiosperms?
Plants that make flowers and contain seeds in fruits
Fill in the blanks:
There are _________ and _______ angiosperms.
monocot, dicot
Give three examples of angiosperms.
- tulip
- orchid
- apple tree
What are gymnosperms?
plants that make seeds in cones, and contain needles for leaves
Answer the question with the best available option:
What is the most common type of gymnosperm in this area?
A. ginkgoe
B. cycad
C. conifer
D. all of the above
C. conifer
What is the job of the vertebral column?
to protect the spinal cord