Characteristics & Classification Flashcards
What is respiration?
A series of chemical reactions that break down nutrients for metabolic activities.
🫁 Aerobic respiration
🪴 For photosynthesis
Define reproduction.
It is the ability to create one or more fertile offspring of the same species.
Excretion is
The removal of excess waste from metabolic activities.
What is Classification?
Grouping things that share similar characteristics into the same category.
example: species
What is the genus of:
Felis catus
The genus of a binomial name is always capitalized hence:
ℹ︎) Felis
The species of a binomial name is always simple lettered and italicized.
What are the five biological kingdoms?
Monera, Protista, Fungi, Plantae, Animalia
Which kingdom includes single-celled organisms with no nucleus?
Monera
True or False: All members of the kingdom Fungi are autotrophic.
False
What is the primary characteristic that distinguishes the kingdom Animalia?
Multicellularity and heterotrophy
Fill in the blank: Plants that have two seed leaves are called ______.
dicots
Which group of plants is characterized by having one seed leaf?
Monocots
True or False: Viruses are considered living organisms.
False
What is the basic structure of a virus?
A protein coat (capsid) surrounding genetic material (DNA or RNA)
What is the main difference between monocots and dicots?
Monocots have one seed leaf, while dicots have two.
Name one example of a dicot plant.
Bean plant
What type of cells make up the majority of fungi?
Eukaryotic cells
What is the role of the capsid in a virus?
To protect the viral genetic material and assist in infection
Which kingdom is primarily composed of multicellular organisms that perform photosynthesis?
Plantae
True or False: All viruses contain both DNA and RNA.
False
Fill in the blank: The kingdom ______ includes organisms that are primarily decomposers.
Fungi
Which group within Animalia includes insects?
Arthropoda
Name one characteristic of monocots.
Parallel leaf venation
True or False: Algae are classified under the kingdom Plantae.
False
What is the primary function of roots in plants?
To anchor the plant and absorb water and nutrients
Fill in the blank: The kingdom ______ is primarily composed of single-celled organisms that have a nucleus.
Protista
What is the primary source of energy for plants?
Sunlight
What does ‘eukaryotic’ mean?
Cells that contain a nucleus
True or False: All members of the kingdom Monera are prokaryotic.
True
Which type of plant has flower parts in multiples of three?
Monocots
Name one distinguishing feature of dicots.
Net-like leaf venation
What is the primary method of reproduction in fungi?
Spore formation
Fill in the blank: The kingdom ______ includes organisms that can be both unicellular and multicellular.
Protista
