BIO100 Final Exam Comprehensive Revision Questions and Answers
Question 1.
Mycelium
Correct Answer: The interwoven mass of cells forming large fungal structures.
Question 2.
Bacteriophages
Correct Answer: Viruses that specifically infect prokaryotes.
Question 3.
Density-Independent Factors
Correct Answer: Unpredictable environmental events like floods and fires.
Question 4.
Phloem Sieve Tubes
Correct Answer: Conducting cells responsible for transporting organic nutrients.
Question 5.
Antibiotic Resistance
Correct Answer: Result of natural selection favoring resistant bacteria.
Question 6.
Tension-Cohesion Theory
Correct Answer: Explains how water moves upward through a plant stem.
Question 7.
Prokaryote Evolution Speed
Correct Answer: Faster because they reproduce at a rapid rate.
Question 8.
Euglena
Correct Answer: Unicellular freshwater protist with a flagellum, eyespot, and
mixotrophic lifestyle.
Question 9.
Alternation of Generations
Correct Answer: Alternating between diploid sporophyte and haploid
gametophyte generations.
Question 10.
Eukaryotic Protists
Correct Answer: The eukaryotic group among viruses, bacteria, prions, and
protists.
Question 11.
Mycorrhizae
Correct Answer: Symbiotic relationships between fungi and plant roots.
, Question 12.
Temporal Isolation
Correct Answer: Isolation due to different mating times (e.g., fireflies).
Question 13.
Lignin
Correct Answer: To strengthen conducting cells and support erect growth on
land.
Question 14.
Arthropod Support
Correct Answer: An exoskeleton provides support and protection.
Question 15.
Animal Definition
Correct Answer: Multicellular heterotrophs that lack cell walls.
Question 16.
Abiotic Forest Component
Correct Answer: Sunlight filtering through the canopy.
Question 17.
Predation vs. Parasitism
Correct Answer: Both benefit one species while harming the other.
Question 18.
Pollen and Seeds Evolution
Correct Answer: Evolved in response to living on dry land.
Question 19.
Inbreeding
Correct Answer: Sexual reproduction among closely related individuals.
Question 20.
Trophic Energy Loss
Correct Answer: Approximately 90% of energy is lost between levels.
Question 21.
Summer Sugar Source/Sink
Correct Answer: Leaves are the source (produce sugar); roots are the sink (store
starch).
Question 22.
Peach Flesh
Correct Answer: The edible part of a peach is the mature ovary.
Question 1.
Mycelium
Correct Answer: The interwoven mass of cells forming large fungal structures.
Question 2.
Bacteriophages
Correct Answer: Viruses that specifically infect prokaryotes.
Question 3.
Density-Independent Factors
Correct Answer: Unpredictable environmental events like floods and fires.
Question 4.
Phloem Sieve Tubes
Correct Answer: Conducting cells responsible for transporting organic nutrients.
Question 5.
Antibiotic Resistance
Correct Answer: Result of natural selection favoring resistant bacteria.
Question 6.
Tension-Cohesion Theory
Correct Answer: Explains how water moves upward through a plant stem.
Question 7.
Prokaryote Evolution Speed
Correct Answer: Faster because they reproduce at a rapid rate.
Question 8.
Euglena
Correct Answer: Unicellular freshwater protist with a flagellum, eyespot, and
mixotrophic lifestyle.
Question 9.
Alternation of Generations
Correct Answer: Alternating between diploid sporophyte and haploid
gametophyte generations.
Question 10.
Eukaryotic Protists
Correct Answer: The eukaryotic group among viruses, bacteria, prions, and
protists.
Question 11.
Mycorrhizae
Correct Answer: Symbiotic relationships between fungi and plant roots.
, Question 12.
Temporal Isolation
Correct Answer: Isolation due to different mating times (e.g., fireflies).
Question 13.
Lignin
Correct Answer: To strengthen conducting cells and support erect growth on
land.
Question 14.
Arthropod Support
Correct Answer: An exoskeleton provides support and protection.
Question 15.
Animal Definition
Correct Answer: Multicellular heterotrophs that lack cell walls.
Question 16.
Abiotic Forest Component
Correct Answer: Sunlight filtering through the canopy.
Question 17.
Predation vs. Parasitism
Correct Answer: Both benefit one species while harming the other.
Question 18.
Pollen and Seeds Evolution
Correct Answer: Evolved in response to living on dry land.
Question 19.
Inbreeding
Correct Answer: Sexual reproduction among closely related individuals.
Question 20.
Trophic Energy Loss
Correct Answer: Approximately 90% of energy is lost between levels.
Question 21.
Summer Sugar Source/Sink
Correct Answer: Leaves are the source (produce sugar); roots are the sink (store
starch).
Question 22.
Peach Flesh
Correct Answer: The edible part of a peach is the mature ovary.
