SOL Review: Bio.6 Kingdoms

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What is the main characteristic of the kingdom Plantae?

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Plants have a cell wall made of cellulose and are primarily autotrophic, using photosynthesis to produce energy.

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Which kingdoms are known to have cell walls?

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Eubacteria, Archaea, Fungi, Protista, and Plantae all have cell walls.

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What is a Bacteriophage?

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A Bacteriophage is a type of virus that infects and replicates within bacteria.

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What are the three main shapes of bacteria?

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Bacteria come in three main shapes: bacillus (rod-shaped), coccus (spherical), and spirillum (spiral-shaped).

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True or False: All chordates contain vertebrae.

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False. Not all chordates have vertebrae; for example, some species of tunicates and lancelets are chordates without vertebrae.

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What is the function of a cell wall in plants?

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The cell wall provides structural support, protection, and helps maintain cell shape.

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Define Eubacteria.

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Eubacteria are a large group of bacteria that are characterized by their peptidoglycan cell wall and are found in various environments.

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What distinguishes Archaea from Eubacteria?

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Archaea have unique biochemistry and genetics, and their cell walls do not contain peptidoglycan, unlike Eubacteria.

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What is the role of fungi in ecosystems?

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Fungi decompose organic matter, recycling nutrients back into the ecosystem and forming symbiotic relationships with plants.

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What is a protist?

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Protists are a diverse group of eukaryotic microorganisms, which can be unicellular or multicellular, and include algae and protozoa.