Chapter5-Classification

Question 1

Archaea

Answer 1

Domain consisting of unicellular prokaryotes that have cell walls that don’t contain peptidoglycan; corresponds to the kingdom Archaeabacteria

Question 2

Animalia

Answer 2

A kingdom made up of complex multicellular organisms that lack cell walls, can usually move around and quickly respond to their environment

Question 3

Species

Answer 3

A group of similar of organisms that can breed and produce fertile offspring

Question 4

Archaebacteria

Answer 4

Kingdom of unicellular (no nucleus) prokaryotes; others whose cell walls are made up of peptidoglycan
Ex: HALOFERAX
Bacteria, live in harsh conditions (very salty, no O2, very hot), ancient form of life
(Remember: harsh=Arch

Question 5

Bacteria

Answer 5

Domain of unicellular prokaryotes that have cell walls containing peptidoglycan; corresponds to the kingdom Eubacteria

Question 6

Binomial Nomenclature

Answer 6

Classification system in which each species is assigned a two-part scientific name,uses Latin, developed by Calos Linnaeus)
Example: Homo sapiens- humans
Panthera tigris-tiger

Question 7

Class

Answer 7

A group of (closely related)similar orders

Question 8

Domain

Answer 8

The most inclusive category

3 largest taxonomic categories larger than a kingdom ( Eubacteria, Eukarya, and Archaea

Question 9

Eubacteria

Answer 9

Kingdom of unicellular prokaryotes whose cell walls are made up of peptidoglycan
Ex: ESCHERICHIA COLI
Advanced bacteria, live all around us, many are germs

Question 10

Eukarya

Answer 10

Domain consisting of all organisms that have a nucleus; includes : protists, fungi, plants, and animals

Question 11

Family

Answer 11

A group of closely related genera
Ex: Family Felidae(cats)
Family Canidae(dogs)