Classification Flashcard

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What is the lysogenic cycle?

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The lysogenic cycle is a viral replication process where the virus integrates its genetic material into the host's DNA, allowing it to replicate without causing immediate harm to the host.

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What is the lytic cycle?

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The lytic cycle is a viral replication process where the virus takes over the host cell's machinery to produce new viruses, leading to the destruction of the host cell.

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Which organism is considered living?

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Bacteria are considered living organisms.

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Which organism is considered nonliving?

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Viruses are considered nonliving entities.

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What is the largest taxon in biological classification?

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The largest taxon is the domain.

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What is the smallest taxon in biological classification?

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The smallest taxon is the species.

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What taxon is smaller than the order?

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The family is smaller than the order in biological classification.

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What is a virus?

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A virus is a microscopic infectious agent that can only replicate inside the living cells of an organism and is considered nonliving.

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What is bacteria?

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Bacteria are single-celled microorganisms that are considered living organisms and can be found in various environments.

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Define 'phylum' in biological classification.

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Phylum is a taxonomic rank below kingdom and above class, grouping together organisms that share a basic structural framework.