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Diversity: Biology Exam Review Grade 11
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11th Grade
01/24/2011

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What is binomial nomenclature?
Definition
the classification system that gives a 2 part name to an organism.
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the classification system that gives a 2 part name to an organism.
Definition
binomial nomenclature
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How is a scientific name formed?
Definition
Genus + species
Term
How is a scientific name written on the computer?
Definition
italicized
Term
How is a scientific name hand written?
Definition
underlined (each word separately)
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Why do we use scientific names?
Definition
Provides a standard method of naming organisms
Scientists from around the world refer to the same species by the same names
No confusion with local names (ground chuck vs. woodchuck)
Latin word is descriptive
Term
What is taxanomy?
Definition
branch of biology dealing with the classification and naming of organisms
Term
What is this:

branch of biology dealing the classification and naming of organisms
Definition
Taxanomy
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What is phylogeny?
Definition
a classification that shows the evolutionary relationship between species?
Term
What is this:

a classification that shows the evolutionary relationship between species
Definition
Phylogeny
Term
Why do we classify living things?
Definition
To understand the diversity of life
To show relationships between organisms
To see similarities and differences
Term
Name all taxons
Definition
Kingdom, Phylum, Class, Order, Family, Genus, Species
Term
What is characteristic of the taxon species?
Definition
Organisms interbreed
Term
Name all kingdoms and their basic characteristics
Definition
Protista (multi and uni cellular, eukaryotic): Animalia, Plantae, Fungi (multicellular & eukaryotic)
Archaebacteria, Eubacteria: unicellular, prokaryotic
Term
Describe the Kingdom Archae
Definition
Prokaryotic
Unicellular
both hetero and autotrophic
asexual
motile
harsh environments (deep sea, hot springs)
among the earliest life forms on earth
vast genetic differences
Term
Why were 3 dominions created when Archae was discovered?
Definition
Archae had vast genetic differences
Term
What are the differences between prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells?
Definition
Prokaryotic cells are: smaller, have no nucleus or organelles, are unicellular, asexual reproduction, binary fission

Eukaryotic cells are: larger, have nucleus and nucleus bound organelles, unicellular or multicellular, sexual or asexual reproduction, mitosis/meiosis
Term
Describe the kingdom Eubacteria
Definition
prokaryotic, unicellular, 4000 known species, "true bacteria", includes germs, diverse genetic makeup
Term
Which kingdom includes germs?
Definition
Eubacteria
Term
What kingdom is among the earliest life forms on earth?
Definition
Archae
Term
Which kingdom contains organisms which live in extreme habitats?
Definition
Archae
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Describe the kingdom Protista
Definition
eukaryotic, multi and uni cellular, motile and sessile, mostly asexual, hetero and autotrophic, all eukaryotes which are not in animalia, plantae, or fungi, diverse species
Term
Name organisms which are in kingdom protista.
Definition
Euglena, Paramecium, Amoeba
Term
What kingdom do these belong to: euglena, paramecium, amoeba
Definition
Protista
Term
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Definition
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Definition
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Describe the kingdom Fungi
Definition
multi and unicellular
eukaryotic
asexual and sexual
sessile
heterotrophic (decomposers)
cell walls made of cellulose
Term
What kingdom do these belong to:
mushrooms, moulds
Definition
Fungi
Term
Describe the kingdom Animalia
Definition
eukaryotic
multicellular
heterotrophic
mostly motile
mostly sexual reproduction
Term
Name all phylums in Kingdom Animalia
Definition
Porifera, Cnidaria, Nematoda, Annelinda, Chordata, Mollusca, Echinodermata, Arthropoda, Platyhelminthes
Term
Describe Phylum Porifera
Definition
Sessile, marine, sexual and asexual, no circulatory digestive or respiratory systems, rely on constant flow of water for oxygen, food, and removal of wastes, some contain toxic substances, asymetrical body plan, cellular level organization
Term
Examples of organisms in Phylum Porifera
Definition
Sponges
Term
What phylum does this organism belong in: Sponge
Definition
Phylum Porifera
Term
What kind of body plan do organisms in Phylum Porifera have?
Definition
asymetrical
Term
How do organisms in Phylum Porifera get oxygen and food?
Definition
Constant flow of water through their bodies
Term
Which phylum:
jellyfish
Definition
Cndiaria
Term
Which phylum:
Anemone
Definition
Cndiaria
Term
Which phylum:
Coral
Definition
Cndiaria
Term
Which phylum contains organisms with radial symmetry?
Definition
Cnidaria
Term
What animals are examples of:
Phylum Cnidaria
Definition
jellyfish, corals, anemones
Term
What animals are examples of:
Phylum Cnidaria
Definition
jellyfish, corals, anemones
Term
Which phylum:
2 tissue layers
Definition
Cnidaria
Term
Which phylum:
simple nervous system and muscle tissue
Definition
Cnidaria
Term
Which phylum:
2 distinct body plans - polyp and medusa
Definition
Cnidaria
Term
Describe the phylum Cnidaria
Definition
simple nervous system and muscle tissue
2 tissue layers
2 distinct body plans (polyp and medusa)
mouth but no anus
gastrovascular cavity
mesogloea
diffusion
no organs
Term
What is bilateral symmetry?
Definition
Dorsal and ventral side
Animals tend to be active
Term
Which phylum:
flat worms
Definition
Platyhelminthes
Term
Which phylum:
Planaria
Definition
platyhelminthes
Term
Which phylum:
flat, because obtain oxygen through diffusion (bring more cells in contact with oxygen)
Definition
platyhelminthes
Term
Which phylum:
flukes
Definition
platyhelminthes
Term
Which phylum:
tapeworm
Definition
Platyhelminthes
Term
Describe phylum platyhelminthes
Definition
Diffusion
distinct head region with some sense organs
bilateral symmetry
gastrovascular cavity
Term
what is a coelom:
Definition
Body cavity lined with mesoderm
Term
What is a pseudocoelom?
Definition
body cavity partially lined with mesoderm
Term
What is this:
body cavity lined with mesoderm
Definition
Coelom
Term
What is this:
body cavity partially lined with mesoderm
Definition
Pseudocoelom
Term
What phylum:
roundworms
Definition
Nematoda
Term
What phylum:
pinworm
Definition
Nematoda
Term
What phylum:
hookworm
Definition
nematoda
Term
Examples of animals in phylum Nematoda?
Definition
roundworms: pinworm, hookworm
Term
Which phylum: digestive system with two openings, 3 cell layers, pseudocoleom
Definition
Nematoda
Term
Describe phylum nematoda
Definition
Roundworms
digestive system with two openings
some cephalization
stomach and reproductive system
reisistant outer cuticle
three cell layers
pseudocoelom
Term
Function of coelom?
Definition
protects inner organs
acts as hydrostatic skeleton
Term
Which phylum: earthworms
Definition
Annelida
Term
Animals in phylum annelida?
Definition
earthworms, leeches
Term
What does the coelom let earthworms do?
Definition
grow bigger
move around move easily than roundworms
Term
What phylum: intestine complete and regionally specialized, closed circulatory system
Definition
Annelida
Term
What worm phylum: well developed nervous system
Definition
Annelida
Term
Describe phylum annelida
Definition
segmented worms
live in all environments
coelom
intestine
excretory system
well developed nervous system
hermaphrodite
Term
Which phylum: segmented worms
Definition
Annelida
Term
Which phylum: leeches
Definition
Annelida
Term
Which phylum:
Class gastropoda
Definition
Mollusca
Term
Which phylum:
soft bodies, hard shells
Definition
Mollusca
Term
Identifier of Phylum mollusca?
Definition
soft bodies, hard shells
Term
Which phylum:
radula
Definition
Mollusca
Term
Which class/phylum:
oysters
Definition
Class bivalva, Phylum Mollusca
Term
Which class/phylum:
clams
Definition
Class bivalva, phylum mollusca
Term
Which class/phylum:
two part shell connected by flexible hinge
Definition
Class Bivalva, Phylum Mollusca
Term
What class/phylum:
Limpets, slugs
Definition
Class gastropoda, Phylum Mollusca
Term
Which class/phylum:
squids, octopus
Definition
Class cephalopoda, Phylum Mollusca
Term
What phylum:
spiny-skinned animals
Definition
Echinodermata
Term
Which phylum:
starfish
Definition
echinodermata
Term
Animals in phylum echinodermata?
Definition
starfish, sand dollars, sea urchins, sea cucumbers
Term
What phylum:
sea cucumber
Definition
echinodermata
Term
What phylum:
body plan consists of 5 equal parts, radiating from a central axis
Definition
Echinodermata
Term
What is an endoskeleton?
Definition
inside skeleton
provides support
Term
Describe phylum echinodermata
Definition
no cephalization
marine
radial symmetry
endoskeleton
spiny skinned
Term
What is an exoskeleton?
Definition
Outside skeleton
made of chitin
Term
What is chitin?
Definition
Strong, waterproof carbohydrate
Term
Describe class arachnida
Definition
6 pairs of appendages
Cephalothorax
Abdomen
trachea
Term
Describe phylum arthropoda
Definition
Exoskeleton
Open circulatory system
Jointed appendages
Separate muscles
segmented
Term
Animals in class chilopoda?
Definition
centipedes
Term
Animals in class diplopoda?
Definition
millipedes
Term
What is a notochord?
Definition
Long rod of stiffened tissue
supports the body
later turns into bony units in vertebrae
Term
What is a nerve cord?
Definition
long, hollow, elongated tube made of nerve fibers
Term
What are monotremes?
Definition
Egg laying mammals
platypus
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