Classification System and Naming of Organisms Flashcards
State the definition of biodiversity
Biodiversity is the variety of organisms such as ______, _________ and _________ that_______ with one another.
microorganisms ; animals ; plants ; interact
What is the field in biology that involves the classification, identification and naming of organisms?
Taxonomy
What is the taxonomic classification system?
State their definition.
(Hint : NIC)
1)Classification
Organisms are categorized base on physical appearance in taxonomy hierarchy system
2) Identification
Dichotomous key
3)Naming
Binomial nomenclature system
All organisms are classified under 6 kingdoms.
Name the 6 kingdoms.
- Plantae
- Animalia
- Fungi
- Eubacteria
- Archaebacteria
- Protista
Organisms are classifies based on _____________, __________ and ____________.
- number of cells
- type of cells
- types of nutrition
What is the difference between prokaryote and eukaryote?
Prokaryotes: DNA are not bound with nucleus membrane
:Has membrane that encloses organelles
Eukaryotes: DNA that is bound with nucleus membrane
: Has membrane that encloses organelles
State the differences between unicellular and multicellular organisms.
- Unicellular organisms are composed by one cell
- Multicellular organisms are composed by 2 or more cells
State the scientific word for
an organism that cannot synthesis their own food hence it rely on other organisms to obtain energy.
heterotrophs
What is the definition for autotrophs?
An organism that can synthesis their own food using light energy or chemical energy.
State the kingdoms that are prokaryotes
Eubacteria
archaebacteria
What kingdoms have autotrophs and heterotroph organisms?
archaebacteria
eubacteria
protista
Is plantae heterotrophs or autotrophs?
autotrophs
What kingdom is heterotroph?
animalia
fungi
Which kingdom consist of unicellular and multicellular organisms?
protista
fungi
animalia
