Kingdom Monera (Chap2)

Question 1

What is the term for the conditions that affect the distribution of organisms?

Answer 1

Environmental conditions

Environmental conditions include factors such as temperature and nutrient availability that influence where organisms can thrive.

Question 2

What are the most abundant microorganisms found in harsh areas?

Answer 2

Bacteria

Bacteria are known to be the most abundant microorganisms in extreme environments such as hot springs, deep oceans, and polar regions.

Question 3

What term describes organisms that can survive in extreme conditions?

Answer 3

Extremophiles

Extremophiles are organisms that thrive in conditions that are extreme in temperature, pressure, salinity, or acidity.

Question 4

Ribosomes are found in which type of organisms?

Answer 4

Both unicellular and multicellular organisms

Ribosomes are essential cellular structures found in all forms of life, including bacteria and eukaryotes.

Question 5

Fill in the blank: Membrane-bound organelles are _______ in prokaryotic cells.

Answer 5

absent

Prokaryotic cells, such as bacteria, do not have membrane-bound organelles, unlike eukaryotic cells.

Question 6

What type of metabolic pathway do some microorganisms use to synthesize their own food?

Answer 6

Photosynthetic

Photosynthetic microorganisms, such as cyanobacteria, can convert sunlight into chemical energy.

Question 7

What is a key characteristic of autotrophic organisms?

Answer 7

They produce their own food

Autotrophs can synthesize organic compounds from carbon dioxide and other simple substances, using light or chemical energy.

Question 8

True or False: All microorganisms are harmful to humans.

Answer 8

False

Many microorganisms are beneficial and play crucial roles in ecosystems, human health, and industry.

Question 9

Function of Glycocalyx

Answer 9

Prevent loss of water.

Helps in attachment with the environment because of slimy layer.

Protect’s from host immunity.

Protect’s from pathogen..