Summary BIOL1310 (b)

The technological application of the heat
BIOL1310 (Organisms to resistant enzyme Taq was discovered:
ANSWER: In a Thermophile
Ecosystems): Quiz
Questions and Answers


WEEK 2: QUIZ(2A) (LECTURES 1,2
AND 3)
Which group of extremophiles are
found enclosed in rocks, deep
within the Earth’s crust?
Which Greek philosopher proposed a
ANSWER: Endoliths
definition for living things?
ANSWER: Aristotle
Is a virus alive? Note: there may be
more than one correct answer.
ANSWER: Yes and No




How do Psychrophiles survive
extreme conditions?
Vitalism describes: ANSWER: They contain proteins that
ANSWER: The extra force that act as antifreeze
distinguishes living from non-living




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, Give an example mentioned in Are Viruses alive? Choose all that
lecture 3 where thermophiles may apply!
be found ANSWER: Yes, sometimes. Not really.
ANSWER: Hot springs Depending on your definition. Any of
the above is correct.




Which of the below characteristics
define life?
ANSWER: In isolation, none of the
above

Extremophiles are characterised by:
ANSWER: Their survival under
extreme conditions




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