EXAM 2: BIOLOGY 102 ESSENTIAL BIOLOGY
II W/LAB, 2025/2026 WITH
CORRECT/ACCURATE ANSWERS
PORTAGE LEARNING
Focus on biological diversity (taxonomy, viruses, bacteria, etc.) And the
transition to simple animal biology.
Key Areas for Exam 2
Based on typical "General Biology II" course outlines, Exam 2 covers the
following topics:
Biological Diversity and Taxonomy
Viruses and Infectious Agents
Prokaryotes (Bacteria and Archaea)
Protists and Fungi
Introduction to Animal Kingdom/Invertebrates:
ESSENTIAL BIOLOGY II W/LAB
Out of the two cell types (Prokaryotes & Eukaryotes), which is Fungi
classified as? - CORRECT-ANSWERS—Eukaryote >>>
Here is how they fit in:
Eukarya is one of the three domains of life and includes all organisms whose
cells have a nucleus and other membrane-bound organelles.
Prokarya includes bacteria and archaea, which lack a nucleus and membrane-
bound organelles.
Fungi (along with animals, plants, and protists) are eukaryotic organisms because
their cells possess a true nucleus containing their genetic material, mitochondria,
endoplasmic reticulum, and other complex cellular structures
, Fungi - CORRECT-ANSWERS--Multi-cellular organisms classified as
heterotrophs.
How do
Fungi absorb their food? - CORRECT-ANSWERS--They release digestive
enzymes into the environment and absorb small food molecules. (Secrete
& Soak Up)
Hypha - CORRECT-ANSWERS--Long filaments that provide the surface area
for digestion and absorption.
What are the different functions of Fungi? - CORRECT-ANSWERS--1.
Decomposers (Free Living)
2. Parasites
3. Form Symbiotic (mutualistic) relationships.
Fungi, being Eukaryotes, have a cell wall composed of what? - CORRECT-
ANSWERS--Chitin
What are plant cell walls composed of? - CORRECT-ANSWERS--Cellulose
Mycelia - CORRECT-ANSWERS--Tissue created from interconnected
masses of Hyphae. Fungi spends most of its time in this form.(Mushrooms
and Rhizomorphs)
Do Fungi produce spores? - CORRECT-ANSWERS--ALL plants produce
spores.
How are Fungi more closely related to animals than to plants? - CORRECT-
ANSWERS--Because of their Genetic Sequences.
II W/LAB, 2025/2026 WITH
CORRECT/ACCURATE ANSWERS
PORTAGE LEARNING
Focus on biological diversity (taxonomy, viruses, bacteria, etc.) And the
transition to simple animal biology.
Key Areas for Exam 2
Based on typical "General Biology II" course outlines, Exam 2 covers the
following topics:
Biological Diversity and Taxonomy
Viruses and Infectious Agents
Prokaryotes (Bacteria and Archaea)
Protists and Fungi
Introduction to Animal Kingdom/Invertebrates:
ESSENTIAL BIOLOGY II W/LAB
Out of the two cell types (Prokaryotes & Eukaryotes), which is Fungi
classified as? - CORRECT-ANSWERS—Eukaryote >>>
Here is how they fit in:
Eukarya is one of the three domains of life and includes all organisms whose
cells have a nucleus and other membrane-bound organelles.
Prokarya includes bacteria and archaea, which lack a nucleus and membrane-
bound organelles.
Fungi (along with animals, plants, and protists) are eukaryotic organisms because
their cells possess a true nucleus containing their genetic material, mitochondria,
endoplasmic reticulum, and other complex cellular structures
, Fungi - CORRECT-ANSWERS--Multi-cellular organisms classified as
heterotrophs.
How do
Fungi absorb their food? - CORRECT-ANSWERS--They release digestive
enzymes into the environment and absorb small food molecules. (Secrete
& Soak Up)
Hypha - CORRECT-ANSWERS--Long filaments that provide the surface area
for digestion and absorption.
What are the different functions of Fungi? - CORRECT-ANSWERS--1.
Decomposers (Free Living)
2. Parasites
3. Form Symbiotic (mutualistic) relationships.
Fungi, being Eukaryotes, have a cell wall composed of what? - CORRECT-
ANSWERS--Chitin
What are plant cell walls composed of? - CORRECT-ANSWERS--Cellulose
Mycelia - CORRECT-ANSWERS--Tissue created from interconnected
masses of Hyphae. Fungi spends most of its time in this form.(Mushrooms
and Rhizomorphs)
Do Fungi produce spores? - CORRECT-ANSWERS--ALL plants produce
spores.
How are Fungi more closely related to animals than to plants? - CORRECT-
ANSWERS--Because of their Genetic Sequences.
