Kingdoms Of Life Flashcards

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What are the five main kingdoms of life?

A

Animalia, Plantae, Fungi, Archaea, and Eubacteria.

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True or False: Fungi are autotrophic organisms.

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False.

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Fill in the blank: Organisms in the kingdom _____ are multicellular and primarily heterotrophic.

A

Animalia.

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Which kingdom is known for having cell walls made of chitin?

A

Fungi.

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What type of organisms are included in the kingdom Archaea?

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Prokaryotic organisms that often live in extreme environments.

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Multiple Choice: Which kingdom do true bacteria belong to? A) Archaea B) Eubacteria C) Fungi D) Plantae

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B) Eubacteria.

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What is the primary method of nutrition for plants?

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Photosynthesis.

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True or False: All organisms in the kingdom Animalia are capable of locomotion.

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False.

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Fill in the blank: The kingdom _____ consists of unicellular and multicellular organisms that absorb nutrients from organic material.

A

Fungi.

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What is a defining characteristic of Eubacteria?

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They have a cell wall containing peptidoglycan.

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Multiple Choice: Which kingdom includes yeast and mushrooms? A) Plantae B) Animalia C) Fungi D) Archaea

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C) Fungi.

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What type of reproduction is common in the kingdom Plantae?

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Both sexual and asexual reproduction.

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True or False: Archaea and Eubacteria are both prokaryotic.

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True.

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Fill in the blank: Members of the kingdom _____ are primarily decomposers in ecosystems.

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Fungi.

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What is the main difference between Archaea and Eubacteria?

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Archaea have unique membrane lipids and different ribosomal RNA.

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Multiple Choice: Which kingdom is primarily composed of multicellular organisms? A) Fungi B) Archaea C) Eubacteria D) All of the above

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A) Fungi.

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What type of environment do many Archaea thrive in?

A

Extreme environments such as hot springs and salt lakes.

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True or False: All plants are capable of photosynthesis.

A

True.

19
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Fill in the blank: The kingdom _____ is known for having organisms with a complex cellular structure, including a nucleus.

A

Plantae.

20
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What is a common characteristic of all fungi?

A

They absorb nutrients through external digestion.

21
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Multiple Choice: Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of the Animalia kingdom? A) Multicellular B) Eukaryotic C) Cell walls D) Heterotrophic

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C) Cell walls.

22
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What role do Eubacteria play in the environment?

A

They are essential for nutrient cycling and can be involved in processes like nitrogen fixation.

23
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True or False: Fungi reproduce only sexually.

A

False.

24
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Fill in the blank: The scientific study of organisms is called _____ biology.

A

taxonomy.

25
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What type of cells make up all members of the kingdom Animalia?

A

Eukaryotic cells.

26
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Multiple Choice: Which of the following kingdoms contains organisms that do not have chloroplasts? A) Plantae B) Fungi C) Archaea D) Eubacteria

A

B) Fungi.

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What is the primary source of energy for organisms in the kingdom Animalia?

A

Organic compounds.