Science Bowl

BIOLOGY

Biology - 19

BIOL-91; Multiple Choice:  Most of the fungi commonly observed are members of this group of
fungi, which includes toadstools, mushrooms and puffballs. This group of fungi is known as:

a)  Phycomycetes

(pron: fI-kO-my-seats)

b)  Ascomycetes

(pron: as-kO-my-seats)

c)  Basidomycetes

(pron: beh-sid-E-O-my-seats)

d)  Plyocetes

(pron: ply-O-seats)

ANSWER:   C -- Basidomycetes

BIOL-91; Multiple Choice:  Truffles, morels and the many yeasts which are basic to fermentation
processes belong to this group of fungi.  These fung are known as:

a)  Phycomycetes
b)  Ascomycetes
c)  Basidomycetes
d)  Plyocetes

ANSWER:   B -- Ascomycetes

BIOL-91; Multiple Choice:  Many living organisms exhibit the unique property of producing
visible light.  What term is used to describe this phenomena? 

ANSWER:    Bioluminescence   or   photoluminescence

BIOL-91; Multiple Choice:  Many living organisms exhibit the unique property of producing
visible light.  The compound that is oxidized with subsequent light emission is usually referred to
as luciferin.  What is the enzyme which catalyzes the reaction known as?

ANSWER:   Luciferase

BIOL-91; Multiple Choice:   The muscle which RAISES a bird's wing is known as the:

a)  Pectoralis major
b)  pectoralis minor
c)  soleus
d)  gluteus maximus

ANSWER:   B -- pectoralis minor