Viruses
Are viruses considered living organisms?
No, they are not considered alive.
Do prokaryotic cells have a nucleus?
No.
Are protists unicellular or multicellular?
Mostly unicellular.
Are fungi autotrophs or heterotrophs?
Heterotrophs.
What process do plants use to make food?
Photosynthesis.
What do viruses need in order to reproduce?
A host cell.
What are the two domains of prokaryotes?
Bacteria and Archaea.
What type of cell do protists have?
Eukaryotic cells.
What is the main role of fungi in ecosystems?
Decomposers.
What pigment gives plants their green color?
Chlorophyll.
What is a virus made of?
Genetic material (DNA or RNA) and a protein coat.
What structure helps some bacteria move?
Flagella.
What are the three main groups of protists?
Animal-like, plant-like, and fungus-like protists.
What do fungi use to absorb nutrients?
Hyphae.
What are the two main types of vascular tissue?
Xylem and phloem.
What is the name of the process where a virus takes over a cell to make more viruses?
The lytic cycle.
What is the function of the cell wall in bacteria?
Protection and support.
How do plant-like protists (algae) get energy?
Through photosynthesis.
How do fungi reproduce?
By spores (sexually or asexually).
Which structures are the male and female reproductive organs of a flower?
Stamen (male) and pistil (female)
What is the difference between DNA and RNA viruses?
DNA viruses use DNA as genetic material; RNA viruses use RNA.
What is binary fission?
A type of asexual reproduction where one cell divides into two identical cells.
What structure do some protists use for movement besides flagella?
Cilia or pseudopodia.
What is the body of a fungus called?
Mycelium.
What is the difference between gymnosperms and angiosperms?
Gymnosperms have naked seeds; angiosperms have seeds enclosed in fruit.