Biology Midterm Review 24-25

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What are the characteristics of Fungi?

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1. Multicellular 2. Heterotrophic 3. Cell wall of chitin 4. Decomposer

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What occurs during the lysogenic cycle of a virus?

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The virus injects its nucleic acid into the host cell, integrates into the host cell DNA, and remains dormant for a long time.

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What is the initial effect of a new predator on an ecosystem?

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It increases competition among existing predators for food.

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What is the function of the Golgi apparatus?

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Packages and ships proteins and lipids.

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What is the lytic cycle?

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A viral reproductive cycle where the virus quickly kills the host cell.

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Define heterotrophic organisms.

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Organisms that cannot produce their own food and must consume other organisms for energy.

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What is the role of decomposers in an ecosystem?

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Decomposers break down dead organic matter, recycling nutrients back into the ecosystem.

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What is the difference between prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells?

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Prokaryotic cells lack a nucleus and membrane-bound organelles, while eukaryotic cells have both.

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What is the function of ribosomes?

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Ribosomes are responsible for protein synthesis.

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What is binary fission?

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A method of asexual reproduction in which a single organism divides into two identical organisms.