Classification Flashcards
1
Q
Name the 5 kingdoms
A
- Prokaryotes
- Protoctist
- Fungi
- Plants
- Animals
2
Q
Hierarchy of classification groups
A
~species
~genus
~family
~order
~class
~phylum
~kingdom
3
Q
Main features of prokaryotes
A
- unicellular
- no nucleus, no mitochondria
- DNA lies in cytoplasm
- cell wall made of peptidoglycan
- visible under microscope only
- flagellum may be present ( tail )
4
Q
Main features of fungi
A
- unicellular ( yeast ) OR
multicellular ( mushroom ) - thread-like structures in some called
hyphae ( mould ) - cell wall made of chitin