Bacteria Flashcards
What is Archaea Bacteria
They are single-celled microorganisms with structure similar to bacteria
What is Eubacteria
A single cell lacking a nucleus and containing DNA
What is Eukarya
A domain that is made up of organisms that contain a nucleus within their cells
What is Fungi
A plant-like organism that does not make chlorophyll
EX: mushroom
Chlorophyll: a pigment that gives plants their green color
What is Animalia
One of the basic groups of living things that comprises either all the animals or all the multicellular animals
EX: humans
What is Plantae
The taxonomic kingdom comprising all living or extinct plants
EX: moss
What is Protista
Simple eukaryotic organisms that are neither plants nor animals or fungi.
EX: algae
Eukaryotic: organisms that contain a nucleus within their cells
What is Domain
The highest taxonomic rank of all organisms together.
What is Kingdom
The second highest taxonomic rank, just below domain. Kingdoms are divided into smaller groups called phyla.