A guide that is used for the classification and identification of living organisms is called
a dichotomous key
How do viruses reproduce?
Injecting DNA into the host cell
true or false
fungi move with flagella
FALSE, Fung DO NOT MOVE
Fungi can be _______________.
either unicellular or multicellular
A dichotomous key gives a series of questions with only _____ possible paths.
2
If conditions are favorable, most protists will use what type of reproduction to make offspring quickly?
asexual reproduction via binary fission or fragmentation
A microscopic particle that cannot replicate on its own is a(n) __________-.
virus
A thick protective coating that protects the bacteria's genetic material and cytoplasm is a(n) _________.
endospore
Fungi's cell walls are made of __________.
Chitin (a semitransparent material that is the main component of the exoskeletons of arthropods.)
What Kingdom of organisms reproduces through spores and feeds on decaying matter and other organisms?
Fungi
Reproductive cells that are resistant to harsh environmental changes and can grow into adults cells that perform sexual reproduction are called ________.
spores
What leads to genetic recombination in Archaebacteria, allowing DNA to be shared by 2 different bacteria ?
conjugation
How do Eubacteria reproduce? (2 ways)
binary fission
budding
what are the 3 ways fungi reproduce asexually, describe each way for double points!
a small portion of a parent cell pinches off to become a new individual -- budding
hyphae form long stalks. Stalks are blown by the wind and land on a potential host --spores
hyphae breaks apart, each becomes a new fungus -- fragmentation
what is the top of the mushroom called?
what are the plates under the top called?
cap , gills
list 3 roles of fungi in the environment
food
antibiotics
decomposers
_______ do not need oxygen to break down food.
Anaerobes
Binary fission is __________,___________,______________
is a quick process
makes exact copies
is a form asexual reproduction
define hyphae and mycelium
thread-like strands that make up most of some fungus bodies -hyphae
a twisted mass; the large part of the fungus- mycelium
Fungi are eukaryotic heterotrophs.
Fungi are prokaryothic autrotrophs.
Fungi are eukaryotic heterotrophs.
list and describe the 3 ways protist move and give an example of each
cilia- hair like extensions, paramecium
flagella- long, whip like extension, euglena
pseudopods- temporary false foot, amoeba
What 2 structures of bacteria allow for protection?
cell wall
capsule
What are three life functions that viruses cannot do that all other organisms can do? Please remember to use complete sentences and proper grammar.
The 3 life functions that viruses cannot do are function with out a host, cannot grow, and cannot use energy from nutrients.
Give one way Fungi are helpful and one way Fungi are harmful. Use complete sentences and proper grammar.
One way fungi is helpful is that they can help make bread and antibiotics. They are harmful because they can cause athletes foot.