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Bio Test 3

Comparative Biology Study Guide

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Plants are the ______s in every ecosystem. Producers
Plants purify the air by releasing _______ and taking up ______ ________ during photosynthesis. Oxygen, carbon dioxide
Plants play a role in the production of _____ and human ________. Fuel, nutrition
A _____ is an organism capable of converting light energy into chemical energy. Plan
A plant is an organism capable of converting ______ energy into ______ energy. Light, chemical
Plants are ______cellular. Multicellular
Plants have cell walls made of _______. Cellulose
Some organisms have plantlike characteristics but are not classified as plants. Name three examples of these. Bacteria, Protists, Fungi
In what three ways do plants differ from organisms with plant-like characteristics? 1. Alternation of generations and multicellular, dependent embryos 2. Multicellular- haploid gametangia 3. Apical meristems
Plants alternate between two multicellular stages: _______ and ________. Gametophyte and sporophyte
_________s are haploid and produce haploid gametes by mitosis. Gametophyte
__________s are diploid and produce haploid spores by meiosis. Sporophytes
A __________ is an organ or cell in which gametes are produced that is found in many multicellular protists, algae, fungi, and the gametophytes of plants. Gametangia
The egg gametangia is known as __________. Archegonia
The sperm gametangia is known as _________. Antherida
The ______ ________, or growing tip, is a tissue found in the buds and growing tips of roots in plants. Its main function is to begin growth of new cells in young seedlings at the tips of roots and shoots Apical meristem
Land plants can be informally grouped based on the presence or absence of ______ tissue. Vascular
Most plants have vascular tissue; these constitute the ______ plants. Vascular
Nonvascular plants are commonly called __________s. Bryophytes
Seedless vascular plants can be divided into two major groups: ______s and _______s. Lycophytes, pterophytes
Club mosses and their relatives belong to the __________ group. Lycophyte
Ferns and their relatives belong to the _______ group. Pterophyte
A ____ is an embryo and nutrients surrounded by a protective coat. Seed
Seed plants can be divided into two main groups: __________s and _______s. Gymnosperms, angiosperms
__________s contain the “naked seed” plants, including the conifers. Gymnosperms
__________s contain the flowering plants. Angiosperms
_________s are ubiquitous, meaning that they are found everywhere. Prokaryotes
Prokaryotes are microscopic, but _________. Numerous
True or false: Prokaryotes can be seen with the naked eye. False, they are microscopic.
________ of seed plants allowed for permanent settlements. Domestication
Prokaryotes are mostly unicellular, but sometimes form _______s. Colonies
Prokaryotes are divided into two domains: _______ and ______. Bacteria, archaea
Prokaryotic cells have a variety of shapes. What are the three most common shapes? 1. Spheres (cocci) 2. Rods (bacilli) 3. Spirals
What are the surface structures of the prokaryote? Capsule, cell wall, fimbriae, pili, flagella
The _____ _____ maintains cell shape, protects the cell, and prevents it from bursting in a hypotonic environment. Cell wall
Bacteria contain ___________, a network of sugar polymers cross-linked by polypeptides. Peptidoglycan
_____-________ bacteria have simpler walls with a large amount of peptidoglycan. Gram positive
_____-_______ bacteria have less peptidoglycan and an outer membrane that can be toxic. Gram negative
______ contain polysaccharides and proteins but lack peptidoglycan. Archaea
Archaea contain polysaccharides and proteins but lack _________. Peptidoglycan
A ______ is a polysaccharide or protein layer external to the cell wall. Capsule
Hair like appendages found in some bacteria which allow them to stick to their substrate or other individuals in a colony. Fimbriae
_____ are longer than fimbriae and allow prokaryotes to exchange DNA. Pili
In prokaryotes, _____ allow for motility (taxis) Flagella
Prokaryotic cells usually lack complex ____________. Compartmentalization
In prokaryotes, _________s may become specialized for specific functions. Membranes
The prokaryotic genome has (more/less) DNA than the eukaryotic genome. Less
Most of the prokaryotic genome consists of a _______ chromosome. Circular
True or false: The circular chromosome of the prokaryotic genome is surrounded by a membrane. False, it is not surrounded by a membrane
Some species of bacteria have smaller rings of DNA called _______s. Plasmids
Prokaryotes reproduce quickly by _____ ______ and can divide every 1–3 hours. Binary fission
Prokaryotes reproduce quickly by binary fission and can divide every _-_ hours. 1-3
What are the three key features of prokaryotic reproduction? Small Reproduce through binary fission Short generation times
Binary fission (does/does not) result in genetic variation. Does not
Prokaryotes have considerable genetic variation. What are the two factors that contribute to this genetic variation? Mutation, genetic recombination
The combining of DNA from two sources is known as ______ _________. Genetic recombination
Prokaryotic DNA from different individuals can be brought together by what three processes? 1. Transformation 2. Transduction 3.
_______ occurs when a prokaryotic cell take up and incorporate foreign DNA from the surrounding environment. Transformation
__________ is the movement of genes between bacteria by bacteriophages (viruses that infect bacteria). Transduction
_________ is the process where genetic material is transferred between prokaryotic cells. Conjugation
Briefly describe the process of conjugation. A donor cell attaches to a recipient by a pilus, pulls it closer, and transfers DNA
Prokaryotes can be categorized by how they obtain energy and carbon. What are the two divisions of prokaryotes? Autotrophs Heterotrophs
________s are organisms that can produce their own food from the substances available in their surroundings using light (photosynthesis) or chemical energy (chemosynthesis). Autotrophs
_________s cannot synthesize their own food and rely on other organisms -- both plants and animals -- for nutrition. Heterotrophs
What is the energy source of chemoautotrophs? Inorganic chemicals such as hydrogen sulfide (H2S), ammonia (NH3), or ferrous iron (Fe2+)
What types of organisms do chemoautotrophs consist of? Certain, unique prokaryotes (for example, Sulfolobus)
What are the carbon sources of chemoautotrophs? Carbon dioxide (CO2), bicarbonate (HCO3-), related compounds
____________s are able to synthesize their own organic molecules from the fixation of carbon dioxide. Chemoautotrophs
What is the energy source of photoautotrophs? Light
What types of organisms do photoautotrophs consist of? Photosynthetic prokaryotes, plants, certain protists
What are the carbon sources of photoautotrophs? Carbon dioxide (CO2), bicarbonate (HCO3-), related compounds
___________s are capable of synthesizing their own food from inorganic substances using light as an energy source. Green plants and photosynthetic bacteria belong to this group. Photoautotrophs
What is the energy source of photoheterotrophs? Light
What is the carbon source of photoheterotrophs? Organic compounds
What types of organisms do photoheterotrophs consist of? Certain aquatic and salt-loving prokaryotes
What is the energy source of chemoheterotrophs? Organic compounds
What is the carbon source of chemoheterotrophs? Organic compounds
___________s are organisms that use light for energy, but cannot use carbon dioxide as their sole carbon source. Photoheterotrophs
What types of organisms do chemoheterotrophs consist of? Many prokaryotes and protists, animals, fungi, some plants
____________ are unable to synthesize their own organic molecules. Instead, these organisms must ingest preformed carbon molecules, such as carbohydrates and lipids, synthesized by other organisms. Chemoheterotrophs
Prokaryotic metabolism varies with respect to _______. Oxygen (O2)
______ _____s require O2 for cellular respiration. Obligate aerobes
_______ _______ are poisoned by O2 and use fermentation or anaerobic respiration. Obligate anaerobes
________ ___________ can survive with or without O2. Faculative anaerobes
Archaea do not have _________ in their cell wall. Peptidoglycan
Special membranes allow _________s to function in extreme conditions. Archaea
Special __________s allow archaea to function in extreme conditions. Membranes
What are the three types of archaea? 1. Halophiles 2. Thermoacidophiles 3. Methanogens
This type of archaea live in highly saline environments. Halophiles
This type of archaea thrive in very hot, acidic environments. Thermoacidophiles
This type of archaea live in swamps and marshes and produce methane as a waste product. They are strict anaerobes and are poisoned by O2 Methanogens
Prokaryotes function as _________s, breaking down dead organisms and waste products. Decomposers
An ecological relationship in which two species live in close contact. Symbiosis
A relationship between two species of organisms in which both benefit from the association. Mutualism
A relationship between two organisms in which one benefits and the other derives neither benefit nor harm. Commensalism
A non-mutual symbiotic relationship between species, where one species, the parasite, benefits at the expense of the other, the host. Parasitism
Experiments using prokaryotes have led to important advances in DNA technology. For example, _______ is used in gene cloning. E. coli
Experiments using prokaryotes have led to important advances in DNA technology. For example, E. coli is used in ____ ________. Gene
Agrobacterium tumefaciens is used to produce ________ _______. Transgenic plants
_________ ___________ is used to produce transgenic plants. Agrobacterium tumefacians
__________ is a waste management technique that involves the use of organisms to remove or neutralize pollutants from a contaminated site. Bioremediation
_______s aid in the production of antibiotics, vitamins and hormones. Prokaryotes
________s aid in the production of fuel from bio wastes. Prokaryotes
Protists are ___________s. Eukaryotes
Eukaryotic cells have ________s and are more complex than prokaryotic cells. Organelles
_________ cells have organelles and are more complex than prokaryotic cells. Eukaryotic
Seed plants fall into two groups: Gymnosperms, angiosperms
Protists are known as the "_____ ___ group." Catch all
______s exhibit more structural and functional diversity than any other group of eukaryotes. Protists
In protists, reproduction is done through both ______ and ______ means. Sexual, asexual
There are three protist groups based on _______. Nutrition
There are three protest groups based on nutrition. What are they? Heterotrophic Saprophytes Autotrophic
Protozoa (unicellular organisms) are __________ (protist group). Heterotrophic
Fungus-like organisms such as slime mold and water mold are _________s (protist group). Saprophytes
Organisms that use photosynthesis, such as algae, are ___________ (protist group). Autotrophic
The animal-like protists are known as __________. Protozoa
Protozoa are classified based on _________. Locomotion
What are the four groups of protozoa based on locomotion? Flagellates Amoeboid Ciliates Apicomplexa
Flagellates move via _________. Flagella
Flagellates live in ______ environments. Moist
Trichonympha, trypanosomes, and Giardia are examples of ________s. Flagellates
Trichonympha is an example of a _________ flagellate. Mutualistic
Trypanosomes and Giardia are examples of _________ flagellates. Parasitic
Amoeboids move via ___________s. Pseudopods
_________s are cellular extensions in which cytoplasm flows. Pseudopods
Free-living amoeba and Entamoeba hystolitica (parasitic) are examples of _________s. Amoeboids
Ciliates use _____ for movement. Cilia
_____ beat in an organized, rhythmic manner. Cilia
Paramecium are examples of ________ . Ciliates
Non-motile parasites belong to the protozoa group ________. Apicomplexa
Apicomplexa have a _____-like stage in their life cycle. Spore
Plasmodium, the parasite which causes malaria in humans, is an example of ___________. Apicomplexa
Decompose remains Look like cottony growths on dead or living fish Cause mildew on fruits and vegetables Caused the Irish potato blight What do these things refer to? Water mold
Move like amoeba Digest dead organic matter Can be several cm wide Can be a variety of colors What do these things refer to? Slime mold
How do autotrophic protists (algae) obtain energy? Photosynthesis
Algae may have ________ pigments. Accessory
Algae requires _____ environments- no cuticle present. Moist
Algae are ______ in structure. Diverse
Algae lack _______ tissues. Vascular
______ have no true leaves, stems, or roots. Algae
Red algae are reddish in color due to an accessory pigment called _________, which masks the green of chlorophyll Phycoerythrin
Red algae are typically found in ____, ______ waters. Warm, tropical
Red algae are mostly ______cellular. Multicellular
__________ is obtained from red algae. Carrageenan
_______ algae are the largest and most complex algae. Brown
All brown algae are ______cellular. Multicellular
Most brown algae are (freshwater/marine). Marine
______ algae include many species commonly called “seaweeds.” Examples include giant seaweeds called kelps that live in deep parts of the ocean Brown
The algal body is plantlike but lacks true roots, stems, and leaves and is called a _______. Thallus
The rootlike _______ anchors the stemlike stipe, which in turn supports the leaflike blades. Holdfast
The rootlike holdfast anchors the stemlike _____, which in turn supports the leaflike blades. Stipe
The rootlike holdfast anchors the stemlike stipe, which in turn supports the leaflike _______s. Blades
_______s make up the largest group of algae. Diatoms
Diatoms are ____cellular algae. Unicellular
Diatoms are unicellular algae with a unique glass-like wall of ______ ______. Hydrated silica
Diatoms usually reproduce _______ly. Asexually,
______s are a major component of phytoplankton and are highly diverse. Diatoms
Diatoms are a major component of __________ and are highly diverse. Phytoplankton
Diatoms are _________ in shape. Geometrical
Fossilized diatom walls compose much of the sediments known as ________ _______. Diatomaceous earth
Dinoflagellates are mainly ___cellular. Unicellular
Dinoflagellates are _________, meaning they have two flagella. Biflagellate
Why is the nucleus unusual in dinoflagellates? Chromosomes are usually visible
In dinoflagellates, the cell is reinforced by _______ _____s. Cellulose plates
Dinoflagellates are abundant components of both marine and freshwater ___________. Phytoplankton
__________ are abundant components of both marine and freshwater phytoplankton. Dinoflagellates
Some ________s are bioluminescent. Dinoflagellates
Toxic “red tides” are caused by _______ blooms. Dinoflagellate
Reproduction is commonly ______ in dinoflagellates. Asexual
The second largest group of algae is _____ algae. Green
______ algae is the most diverse group of algae. Green
Green algae are named for their grass-green ________s. Chloroplasts
Green algae consists of Chlorophyll A and B, as in _____ plants. Land plants
Most green algae live in ______ water. Fresh
Most green algae live in fresh water, while few like _____ live in marine habitat. Ulva
Protists are found in diverse _______ environments. Aquatic
Protists may play what three roles? Producer Symbiont Parasite
Many protists are important _______s that obtain energy from the sun. Producers
Excess algae growth may be dangerous to aquatic __________. Biodiversity
Dinoflagellates nourish _____ polyps that build reefs. Coral
Dinoflagellates nourish coral polyps that build _____s. Reefs
Wood-digesting protists digest cellulose in the gut of _______s. Termites
Some protists are parasitic. For example, ________ causes malaria. Plasmodium
______ _______ is a dinoflagellate that causes fish death. Pfiesteria shumwayae
________ ______ is a protist that causes sudden oak death. Phytophthora ramorum
How do land plants obtain enough water? Through their roots which anchor the plant in place and absorb water and minerals.
Land plants have roots to anchor the plant in place and absorb _____ and ________s. Water, minerals
A _______ system is one in which the primary root becomes the main root of the plant with minimal branching consisting of secondary, smaller lateral roots. Taproot
A ______ root is usually formed by thin, moderately branching roots growing from the stem. Fibrous
What three things prevent excess water loss in land plants? 1. Cuticle 2. Multicellular gametangia (sex organs) 3. Resistant coat on spores
A waxy layer covering the surface of all plant parts exposed to air: Cuticle
Land plants can be informally grouped based on the presence or absence of _______ tissue. Vascular
Most plants have vascular tissue; these constitute the ________ plants. Vascular
Nonvascular plants are commonly called _________s. Bryophytes
Seedless vascular plants can be divided into two groups: Lycophytes and Pterophytes
Club mosses and their relatives are ____phytes. Lycophytes
Ferns and their relatives are ______phytes. Pterophytes
A ____ is an embryo and nutrients surrounded by a protective coat. Seed
Seed plants can be divided into two groups: ________, the "naked seed" plants, and _________, the flowering plants. Gymnosperms, angiosperms
The "naked seed" plants, including conifers, are ______sperms. Gymnosperms
The flowering plants are ______sperms. Angiosperms
Small leafy plants that usually grow in moist locations and forests or on edges of rivers etc, are known as _______s. Bryophytes
_______s are an intermediate group between  green algae and vascular plants. Bryophytes
Bryophytes are an intermediate group between  ______ algae and ______ plants. Green algae, vascular plants
Bryophytes are (vascular/nonvascular) plants. Non-vascular
Bryophytes lack _____ and ______ that are present  in vascular plants. Xylem, phloem
Bryophytes have an alternation of _______ in life cycles with the gametophyte dominant. Generation
True or false: Some bryophytes are aquatic. False. Even though some may live around water, none are aquatic.
Bryophytes are represented by three phyla of small herbaceous (nonwoody) plants: Liverworts, hornworts, mosses
Liverworts belong to phylum __________. Hepatophyta
Hornworts belong to phylum __________. Anthocerophyta
Mosses belong to phylum __________. Bryophyta
What are the two types of liverworts? Thalloid, leafy
A short, thin filament found in fungi and in certain plants and sponges that anchors the growing (vegetative) body of the organism to a substratum and that is capable of absorbing nutrients: Rhizoid
The flattened, lobed blades of certain liverworts are known as ______. Thalli
In ______ liverworts, growth is prostrate and one-celled rhizoids on the lower surface anchor plant. Thalloid
In thalloid liverworts, growth is _______ and one-celled ______s on the lower surface anchor the plant. Prostrate, rhizoids
______ liverworts have no midrib, often have folds or lobes, and have cells containing oil bodies. Leafy
In ________s, gametophytes are rosette-like and branching is not obvious. Hornwort
In hornworts, _________s are rosette-like and _______ is not obvious Gametophytes, branching
Hornworts have cells with only one large _________. Chloroplast
In hornworts, thalli have pores and cavities filled with _______ that often contain nitrogen-fixing bacteria. Mucilage
In hornworts, mature _________s look like miniature greenish-blackish rods. Sporophytes
Gametophytes are haploid and produce haploid gametes by _______. Mitosis
Sporophytes are diploid and produce haploid spores by _______. Meiosis
Mosses are divided into three classes: 1. Peat mosses 2. True mosses 3. Rock mosses
_____ mosses are largest and look like green algae  except for the slanted cross walls. True
Sporophytes of ____ mosses are red to brown spherical capsules that are raised on the stalk and form large, densely packed clumps. Peat
Leaves of moss gametophytes have blades nearly always one ____ thick, except at midrib, and never lobed or divided. Cell
Leaves of moss gametophytes have blades nearly always one cell thick, except at _____, and never lobed or divided. Midrib
Leaves of moss gametophytes have blades nearly always one cell thick, except at midrib, and never _____ed or ______ed. Lobed, divided
Cells of mosses usually contain numerous _________. Chloroplast
Most seedless vascular plants are _____sporous. Homosporous
All seed plants and some seedless vascular plants are ______sporous. Heterosporous
An _______ is a haploid structure or organ producing and containing male gametes. Antheridium
An _________ is a multicellular structure or organ of the gametophyte phase of certain plants, producing and containing the ovum or female gamete. Archegonium
Heterosporous species produce _____spores, which give rise to female gametophytes, and ______spores, which give rise to male gametophytes Megaspores, microspores
Bryophytes (non-vascular plants) accumulate _____ and ______ matter that is utilized by other organisms. Mineral, organic
What is the ecological importance of bryophytes (non-vascular plants)? They retain moisture and reduce flooding and erosion
What is the most important bryophyte to humans? Peat mosses
For what four reasons is peat moss the most important bryophyte to humans? 1. Soil conditioner due to high absorptive capacity 2. Poultice material due to antiseptic properties and absorbency 3. Fuel 4. Sphagnum is an important global reservoir of organic carbon
Vascular plants have two types of vascular tissue: Xylem, phloem
In vascular plants, _____ conducts most of the water and minerals. Xylem
In vascular plants, _______ conducts and distributes sugars, amino acids, and other organic products. Phloem
Vascular tissue allows for increased ______. Height
Possession of vascular tissue allows _____ _____ plants to grow tall. Seedless vascular
In seedless vascular plants, ____ leaves developed. True
In seedless vascular plants, roots that function in ______ and _______ developed. Absorption, anchorage
In seedless vascular plants, ________s became progressively smaller. Gametophytes
Seedless vascular plants have _______ed sperm and are usually restricted to moist environments. Flagellated
Seedless vascular plants have flagellated sperm and are usually restricted to _____ environments. Moist
There are four phyla of seedless vascular plants: 1. Lycophyta- club mosses 2. Psilotophyta- whisk fern 3. Equisetophyta- horse tail fern 4. Polypodophyta- true ferns
Club mosses belong to phylum _________. Lycophota
Whisk ferns belong to phylum _________. Psilotophyta
Horse tail ferns belong to phylum _________. Equisetophyta
True ferns belong to phylum _________. Polypodophyta
What were the three major reproductive adaptations in the development of seed plants? 1. Reduction of gametophyte 2. Seeds became important means of dispersal 3. Pollen eliminated liquid-water requirement for fertilization
Why were gametophytes reduces in the adaptation of seed plants? Gametophytes of seed plants are microscopic, so they can exist within the sporophyte
Seeds enable their bearers to become the dominant ______s in most terrestrial ecosystems. Producers
Lycophyta (club mosses) have two living major genera: Lycopodium, selaginella
Lycophota (club mosses) are covered in _________s. Microphylls
______ is a type of plant leaf with one single, unbranched vein. Microphyll
Gymnosperms means "_____ _____s." Naked seeds
Angiosperm seeds are found in fruits, which are mature ______s. Ovaries
The gymnosperms consist of four phyla: Cycadophyta Gingkophyta Gnetophyta Coniferophyta
Cycads have large cones and palmlike leaves. They belong to the phylum _______. Cycadophyta
Phylum _________ consists of a single species, Ginkgo biloba, a popular ornamental tree with high tolerance to air pollution. Gingkophyta
Phylum gingkophyta consists of a single species, ______ ______, a popular ornamental tree with high tolerance to air pollution. Ginkgo biloba
The phylum Gnetophyta comprises three genera which vary in appearance and range from tropical to desert. These genera are: Gnetum Ephedra Welwitschia
Phylum ________ is by far the largest of the gymnosperm phyla and consists of evergreen conifers that can carry out photosynthesis year round. Coniferophyta
_________s are seed plants with reproductive structures called flowers and fruits. Angiosperms
_______s are the most widespread and diverse of all plants. Angiosperms
All angiosperms are classified in a single phylum, ________, from the Greek anthos for flower. Anthophyta
Angiosperms have two key adaptations: Flowers and fruits
________s are angiosperms that possess one embryonic seed leaf (cotyledon).  Monocots
_______s are angiosperms that possess two embryonic seed leaves (cotyledons).  Dicots
An embryonic leaf in seed-bearing plants, one or more of which are the first leaves to appear from a germinating seed. Cotyledon
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