7.19.W - Sci Lesson Review: Introduction to Classification / Domains and Kingdoms / Dichotomous Key

Question 1

The system for outlining the steps for creating a species scientific name is called \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_.
  Classification 
  Scientific name 
  Taxonomy 
  Binomial nomenclature

Answer 1

Binomial nomenclature

Question 2

The Domain Eukarya are all _________.
eukaryotic
prokaryotic

Answer 2

eukaryotic

Question 3

A guide that is used for the classification and identification of living organisms is called 
  classification guide 
  classification 
  taxonomy 
  a dichotomous key

Answer 3

a dichotomous key

Question 4

The two kingdoms of Linnaeus' time were \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_.
  Plant and Animal 
  Bacteria and Archaea 
  Prokaryotes and Eukaryotes 
  Plant and Fungi

Answer 4

Plant and Animal

Question 5

Which of the following is the correct way to write a scientific name?
  escherichia coli (Bold) 
  Escherichia coli (Italicized or underlined) 
  Escherichia coli (Bold) 
  Escherichia Coli (Italicized or underlined)

Answer 5

Escherichia coli (Italicized or underlined)

Question 6

The largest present-day groups in the classification system are \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_.
  Species 
  Domains 
  Kingdoms 
  Families

Answer 6

Domains

Question 7

A way of grouping organisms based on the characteristics they share is called \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_.
  binomial nomenclature 
  domains 
  taxonomy 
  classification

Answer 7

classification

Question 8

Which unique kingdom contains cell walls and chlorophyll for photosynthesis?
  Bacteria 
  Plants 
  Fungi 
  Protists

Answer 8

Plants

Question 9

A dichotomous key gives a series of questions with only \_\_\_\_\_ possible paths.
  4 
  3 
  2 
  unlimited

Answer 9

2

Question 10

Parasitic diseases such as African sleeping sickness and malaria are caused by members of the Kingdom \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_.
  Bacteria 
  Protist 
  Fungi 
  Virus

Answer 10

Protist

Question 11

How many kingdoms are there in the Domain Eukarya?
  2 
  4 
  1 
  thousands

Answer 11

4

Question 12

The proper order of classification from largest to smallest is _____________.
Species, Genus, Class, Order, Family, Kingdom, Domain, Phylum
Kingdom, Domain, Phylum, Class, Family, Order, Genus, Species
Domain, Kingdom, Phylum, Class, Order, Family, Species, Genus
Domain, Kingdom, Phylum, Class, Order, Family, Genus, Species

Answer 12

Domain, Kingdom, Phylum, Class, Order, Family, Genus, Species

Question 13

The three domains are \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_, \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_, and \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_.
  Archaea 
  Animals 
  Bacteria 
  Fungi 
  Eukarya 
  Plants 
  Protist

Answer 13

Archaea
Bacteria
Eukarya

Question 14

What are the key characteristics of the Domain Bacteria? (check all that apply)
  asexual reproduction 
  prokaryotic 
  some heterotrophs 
  some autotrophs 
  sexual reproduction 
  eukaryotic 
  some helpful 
  some harmful

Answer 14

asexual reproduction 
  prokaryotic 
  some heterotrophs 
  some autotrophs 
  some helpful 
  some harmful

Question 15

Why are scientific names important to have? Use complete sentences and proper grammar.

Answer 15

Your Answer:
Scientific names are important because they help limit confusion on a particular animal, plant, or organism discussed within various scientific communities.

Question 16

Explain three ways classification is helpful. Remember to use complete sentences and proper grammar.

Answer 16

Your Answer:
Classification helps us by making organisms easier to study. It also allows us to get better identification of a new organism. Lastly, it shows how closely related organisms are to each other.