Identify the organism shown in the diagram - Leaving Cert Biology - Question 14(c) - 2009
Question 14(c)
Identify the organism shown in the diagram.
To which kingdom does this organism belong?
Name the parts labelled A, B and C.
Give a role, other than anchorage, for st... show full transcript
Worked Solution & Example Answer:Identify the organism shown in the diagram - Leaving Cert Biology - Question 14(c) - 2009
Step 1
Identify the organism shown in the diagram.
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The organism shown in the diagram is identified as Rhizopus.
Step 2
To which kingdom does this organism belong?
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This organism belongs to the kingdom Fungi.
Step 3
Name the parts labelled A, B and C.
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The parts labelled are as follows:
A = Sporangium
B = Sporangiophore
C = Spore
Step 4
Give a role, other than anchorage, for structure X.
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One role of structure X is that it secretes enzymes or absorbs products/growth on its substrate.
Step 5
Describe how X carries out this role.
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Structure X carries out its role by releasing specific enzymes that break down organic material in the environment, allowing it to absorb the resultant nutrients.
Step 6
Which term describes the mode of nutrition of this organism?
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The mode of nutrition of this organism is described as saprophytic.
Step 7
Give two characteristic features of eukaryotic cells.
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Two characteristic features of eukaryotic cells are:
Presence of a nucleus.
Presence of membrane-bound organelles or other named organelles.
Step 8
What corresponding term is used to describe bacterial cells?
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The term used to describe bacterial cells is prokaryotic.
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