10.1-10.5 Quiz Review

Which of the following domains often contains extremophiles?

• Archaea

• Bacteria

• Eukarya

• None of the above

Which domain is characterized by kingdoms such as Animalia, Fungi, Plantae, and Protista?

• Archaea

• Bacteria

• Eukarya

• Both A and B

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What is a common characteristic of all prokaryotes?

• They are larger than eukaryotes.

• They have membrane-bound organelles.

• They always use asexual reproduction.

• They have DNA in a nucleus.

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of eukaryotes?

• Larger than prokaryotes

• Have membrane-bound organelles like mitochondria

• DNA in nucleoid

• Usually use sexual reproduction, but not always

What shape do bacilli bacteria have?

• Sphere

• Rod

• Spiral

• Cube

How are bacteria helpful to humans?

• They cause diseases.

• They create pollution.

• They digest food in our digestive tract.

• They are used in construction materials.

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How can bacteria be harmful?

• They can ferment foods like cheese, sauerkraut, and yogurt.

• They can cause health problems like salmonella.

• They make fuel like ethanol.

• They clean up oil spills.

What is a symbiotic relationship?

• A relationship where one organism benefits and the other is harmed.

• A relationship where both organisms are harmed.

• A mutually beneficial relationship where each partner gets something good out of the relationship.

• A relationship where one of the organisms benefits and the other is not affected.

How are pathogens spread?

• Only through vectors such as insects.

• Only by direct contact, such as touching or sneezing.

• By contaminated objects, water or food, and vectors such as insects.

• Only through contaminated water.

What type of environment do halophiles prefer?

• Very acidic environments.

• Very salty environments.

• Very basic (alkaline) environments.

• Very hot environments.