Biology Concepts Flashcards

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What color does iodine turn when it comes into contact with starch?

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Blue, purple, or black.

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What does ethanol do to chlorophyll?

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Dissolves the chlorophyll.

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How are viruses classified in relation to cells?

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They are not cells and are considered parasites since they require a host.

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What are the components of viral nucleic acid?

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They may have single or double DNA and RNA.

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What are virus particles known as?

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Viron.

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What is a phylum in biological classification?

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A major group within a kingdom often based on shared evolutionary history or similar body structure.

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What is a class in biological classification?

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A group of related orders within a phylum sharing more specific characteristics.

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What is an order in biological classification?

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A group of related families within a class exhibiting further shared traits.

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What is a family in biological classification?

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Related genera within an order sharing common characteristics.

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What is a genus in biological classification?

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Closely related species often sharing similar features and evolutionary history.