Spencer HS Bio 2 First Semester Review

Question 1

What is a capsid?

Accepted Answer

a protein coat surrounding a virus

Question 2

____ are organisms that trap energy from sunlight and it to build carbohydrates.

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Autotrophs

Question 3

Passive protists rely on ___ to move.

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air or water currents or other organisms

Question 4

During the ___, sunlight is converted to ATP and the water molecule is split.

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light reactions

Question 5

Photosynthesis takes place in the ____ of the cell.

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chloroplast

Question 6

Which of the following descriptions applies to most protists?

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unicellular eukaryotes

Question 7

The process of using sunlight to produce carbohydrates is called _____.

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photosynthesis

Question 8

____ are organisms that can interbreed and live in the same place at the same time.

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Species

Question 9

A large community of animals and plants that occupy a location is called a(n) ___.

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ecosystem

Question 10

Bacterial infections can be treated with antibiotics because this targets their ____.

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cell wall

Question 11

Which of the following statements is most accurate?

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The classification of protists is a work in progress.

Question 12

Which is NOT a method used to protect food against microorganisms?

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vaccination

Question 13

The rhinovirus causes _____.

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the common cold

Question 14

___ is defining groups of organisms based on shared characteristics.

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Taxonomy

Question 15

Viruses require ____ for reproduction.

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host cell

Question 16

Which of the following are autotrophs?

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plants

Question 17

_____ include three types of bacteria that are found mainly in extreme habitats.

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Archaebacteria

Question 18

___ describes the alleles that determine the expression of a specific characteristic or trait.

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Genotype

Question 19

_____ is the molecule used directly by the cell for energy.

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ATP

Question 20

The ____ is a series of molecules along which electrons are passed, releasing energy each time.

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electron transport chain

Question 21

Viral ___ is very important in recognizing the appropriate host cell.

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shape

Question 22

In addition to light and chlorophyll, photosynthesis requires ____.

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water and carbon dioxide

Question 23

Treponema palladium causes ____.

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syphillis

Question 24

A species at risk of extinction is called a(n) _____.

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endangered species

Question 25

The natural home or environment of an organism is its ____.

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habitat

Question 26

____ are bacteria that require oxygen for survival.

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Obligate aerobes

Question 27

Prokaryotic cells that have a spherical shape are called _____.

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cocci

Question 28

All bacteria are classified as _____.

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prokaryotes

Question 29

The varicella virus causes ____.

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chicken pox

Question 30

The Epstein Barr virus causes ____.

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mononucleosis

Question 31

The role an organism plays in an ecosystem is called its ____.

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niche

Question 32

The light-independent reactions of photosynthesis are also called the ______.

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Calvin cycle

Question 33

In a mycorrhizal relationship, what benefit does the plant get from the fungus?

Accepted Answer

aid in the absorption of water and minerals

Question 34

Which of the following equations best represents photosynthesis?

Accepted Answer

6CO2 + 6H2O + energy --> C6H12O6 + 6O2

Question 35

Bordatella pertussis causes _____.

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whooping cough

Question 36

The variety of life in a world or particular habitat is called ____.

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biodiversity

Question 37

In the _____ cycle, the viral DNA becomes integrated into the host cell's chromosome.

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lysogenic

Question 38

The structure in an amoeba that helps the organism move and feed is the ___.

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pseudopod

Question 39

A(n) ___ is an example of a fungus.

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mushroom

Question 40

Two microorganisms exchange genetic material using a "bridge" between them during ___.

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conjugation

Question 41

Streptococcus mutans causes _____.

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cavities

Question 42

Which of the following statements about fungi is FALSE?

Accepted Answer

All fungi are unicellular.

Question 43

An organism's physical traits and characteristics that result from its alleles is called its _.

Accepted Answer

phenotype

Question 44

A dominant predator that would cause major problems if removed from an ecosystem is called a _.

Accepted Answer

keystone species

Question 45

Chlorophyll _____ green light in order to give plants their characteristic color.

Accepted Answer

reflects

Spencer HS Bio 2 First Semester Review

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Spencer HS Bio 2 First Semester Review

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