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What is Classification?

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The grouping of information or objects based on similarities.

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What is Taxonomy?

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The science of grouping and naming organisms.

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Why classify organisms?

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To represent relationships among organisms, to make things easier to find, identify, and study, and to understand our own evolution.

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Why use a scientific name?

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To avoid confusion, as many common names vary from region to region and country to country.

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Who proposed the hierarchy of complexity in organisms?

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Aristotle.

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What is the scala naturae?

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The dominance of humans over all living things, described as a ‘ladder of nature’.

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Who is known as ‘The Father of Taxonomy’?

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Carolus (Carl) Linnaeus.

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What is Binomial Nomenclature?

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A two-name system for writing scientific names, consisting of a genus name and a species name.

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What is the first name in Binomial Nomenclature in CAPITAL LETTERS ?

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Genus name.

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What is the second name in Binomial Nomenclature?

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Species name.

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What are the 7 levels of classification (taxa)?

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  • Kingdom
  • Phylum
  • Class
  • Order
  • Family
  • Genus
  • Species
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What is Phylogenetics?

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Classification based on common evolutionary descent.

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What is the cornerstone of systematic taxonomy?

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Phylogeny.

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What are Autotrophs?

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Organisms that make their own food by photosynthesis.

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What are Heterotrophs?

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Organisms that use organic materials for energy and growth.

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What are Prokaryotic organisms?

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Unicellular organisms with no nucleus and no membrane-bound organelles.

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What are Eukaryotic organisms?

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Organisms that contain a nucleus and membrane-bound organelles.

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What classification system did Aristotle propose?

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Divided living organisms into plants and animals.

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What are the two kingdoms in Linnaeus’s classification system?

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  • Plantae
  • Animalia
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What classification system did Robert Whittaker propose?

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A five kingdom system consisting of Plantae, Animalia, Fungi, Protista, and Monera.

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What characterizes the kingdom Plantae?

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Immobile, multicellular eukaryotes that produce food by photosynthesis.

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What characterizes the kingdom Animalia?

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Multicellular, heterotrophic eukaryotes capable of mobility at some stage of their lives.

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What characterizes the kingdom Fungi?

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Eukaryotic, heterotrophic, usually multicellular group that obtains energy by decomposing dead organisms.

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What characterizes the kingdom Protista?

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Ancient eukaryotic kingdom that includes a variety of eukaryotic forms not classified as fungi, animals, or plants.

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What characterizes the kingdom Monera?
Composed of prokaryotic organisms, lacking membrane-bound organelles and multicellular forms.
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What are Archaebacteria?
Unicellular, prokaryotic organisms that exist in extreme environments.
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What are Eubacteria?
Unicellular, prokaryotic organisms that can be heterotrophic, autotrophic, or chemotrophic.
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What is the Six Kingdom System?
* Eubacteria * Archaebacteria * Protista * Fungi * Plantae * Animalia
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What is a phylogenetic tree?
A diagram that represents evolutionary relationships among species.
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What is a branch point in a phylogenetic tree?
Represents the most recent common ancestor of all species on the branches.
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What is a root in a phylogenetic tree?
The node closest to the root represents the most recent common ancestor for all organisms in the tree.
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What is the structure of a virus?
A tiny particle of genetic material (RNA and DNA) with an outer coat of protein.
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How do viruses replicate?
Virus injects itself into a living cell, takes over the cell's activities, replicates, and then leaves the cell.
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How are viruses transmitted?
By direct contact, contaminated objects, inhalation of aerosols, and through animal hosts.
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What are some diseases caused by viruses?
* Flu * Colds * Covid-19 * HIV/AIDS * Hepatitis * Measles * Polio * Smallpox
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What are some beneficial roles of viruses?
* Transfer genetic material * Destroy harmful algal blooms * Infect and destroy bacteria * Reduce atmospheric carbon dioxide
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What is the structure of bacteria?
Bacteria have cell walls, cell membranes, cytoplasm, hereditary material, and may have flagella.
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What are the three possible shapes of bacteria?
* Cocci (sphere) * Bacilli (rod) * Spirella (spiral)
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What is binary fission?
The method by which bacteria reproduce.
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What are the two main types of organisms that bacteria can be classified as?
Parasites or saprophytes ## Footnote Parasites feed on living material, while saprophytes feed on dead material.
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What are the main structural components of bacteria?
Cell walls, cell membranes, cytoplasm, hereditary material, and may have flagella ## Footnote Flagella are whip-like tail structures used for movement.
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What is an endospore?
A thick outer coating that protects bacteria ## Footnote Endospores help bacteria survive extreme conditions.
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List the three possible shapes of bacteria.
* Cocci (sphere shape) * Bacilli (rod shape) * Spirella (spiral shape)
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How do bacteria reproduce?
Through binary fission ## Footnote They split into two cells.
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How can bacteria be transmitted?
* Direct contact with an infected person * Contaminated food or water (e.g., Salmonella, E. coli) * Dirty objects (e.g., tetanus) * Infected animals (e.g., rabies)
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What are some harmful effects of bacteria?
* Terrorism * Disease * Tooth decay * Food spoilage
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List some helpful uses of bacteria.
* Antibiotics * Nitrogen fixing * Food production * Tanning leather * Breaking down waste products * Digestion
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Name some diseases caused by bacteria.
* Cholera * Tuberculosis * Lyme disease * Pertussis * Salmonella * Staph infections * Strep throat * Leprosy * Tetanus * Diphtheria * E. coli * Flesh-eating disease (necrotizing fasciitis) * Ricketts
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What is an antibiotic?
A chemical substance that stops the growth of some microorganisms such as bacteria ## Footnote Antibiotics are commonly used to treat bacterial infections.
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What methods are used to treat bacterial infections?
* Antibiotics * Sterilization (heat) * Disinfectants and bleach
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True or False: Bacteria consist of only a single cell.
True
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What extreme conditions can some bacteria survive?
Temperatures above boiling point and extreme cold ## Footnote Some bacteria can even withstand radiation levels lethal to humans.
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Define infectious disease.
Diseases transmitted among people by harmful viruses or bacteria.
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What is a host in the context of infectious diseases?
An organism in which another organism lives and gets nourishment and protection.
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What are the body defenses against infection?
* Skin * Mucous membranes * Cilia * Immune system (white blood cells)
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What happens when invaders enter the body?
* Increase blood flow to the area (inflammation) * Body temperature rises (fever) * Production of white blood cells * Production of interferon * Production of antibodies
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What is natural immunity?
Protection present at birth that prevents people from getting a disease.
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What is acquired immunity?
Protection against disease that develops throughout a lifetime.
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What are vaccines?
Substances that increase an organism’s immunity to disease.
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What should be included in a poster comparing bacteria and viruses?
* Structure * Shape * Reproduction * Transmission * Diseases caused * Treatments * Helpful/Harmful effects
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What is the study of chemical composition and reactions occurring in living matter?
Biomolecules
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What do inorganic compounds not contain?
Carbon
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What is the most abundant inorganic material in cells?
Water
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What elements are found in organic compounds?
Carbon, hydrogen, and oxygen
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What are the repeating units in polymers called?
Monomers
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What are the long molecules formed by repeating patterns of monomers called?
Polymers
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What is a functional group?
A group of atoms that characterize the structure of a family of organic compounds
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List three types of functional groups.
* Amine (NH2) * Carboxyl (COOH) * Hydroxyl (OH)
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What are the four types of macromolecules?
* Carbohydrates * Lipids * Proteins * Nucleic acids
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What is the ratio of atoms in carbohydrates?
1 C : 2 H : 1 O
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What type of carbohydrate is one sugar?
Monosaccharide
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What type of carbohydrate is two sugars linked together?
Disaccharide
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What are the three types of lipids?
* Fats * Oils * Waxes
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What two monomers typically make up lipids?
* Glycerol * Fatty acids
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What is the main function of lipids?
Store energy for later use
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What type of fats contain only single bonds between carbon atoms?
Saturated fats
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What are the building blocks of proteins?
Amino acids
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What type of bond connects amino acids?
Peptide bond
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What are the two types of proteins?
* Fibrous * Globular
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What is the primary structure of proteins?
The amino acid sequence
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What is DNA?
Deoxyribonucleic acid
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What is RNA?
Ribonucleic acid
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What are the components of a nucleotide?
* Pentose sugar * Phosphate group * Nitrogenous base
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What are the four nitrogenous bases in DNA?
* Thymine * Adenine * Cytosine * Guanine
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What are the four nitrogenous bases in RNA?
* Uracil * Adenine * Cytosine * Guanine
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What property must genetic material possess regarding replication?
It must replicate accurately
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What is the speed of DNA replication in human cells?
3,000 nucleotides/min
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What is the accuracy of DNA replication?
Very precise (1 error/1,000,000,000 nt)
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What is the function of the cell membrane?
Regulates transport and gives structure to the cell
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What does the cytoplasm do?
Supports and protects organelles; medium for chemical reactions
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What is the function of the nucleus?
Contains genetic material (DNA)
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What does the nucleolus produce?
Ribosomes
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What is the role of ribosomes?
Synthesis of proteins
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What does the rough endoplasmic reticulum (RER) help with?
Protein synthesis and transport
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What is the function of the Golgi apparatus?
Modifies, processes, transports, and packages proteins
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What does the mitochondria do?
Makes energy (ATP)
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What is the function of lysosomes?
Breaks down waste and digests cellular components
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What is the function of the cell wall?
Provides shape and support
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What is the role of chloroplasts?
Makes photosynthesis
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What do vacuoles store?
Water, nutrients, and waste
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What do peroxisomes break down?
Fatty acids (lipids) and detoxify the cell
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What is the function of centrioles/centrosomes?
Helps in cell division

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