Microbiology Flashcards
1
Q
Define classification
A
Placing organisms into similar groups
2
Q
Importance of classification
A
- To simplify the study
- Evolutionary connections
- Scientists communicate
3
Q
The five-kingdom classification system
A
- Monera (Bacteria)
- Protista (Amoeba)
- Fungi (Yeast and rhizopus)
- Plantae (Flowering plants)
- Animalia (Humans)
4
Q
Why are viruses not included in any kingdom?
A
- Unclear if they are living
- They have features of living and non-living
5
Q
Main features of each Monera
A
Monera: bacteria
- Single-celled
- Prokaryotic
- Reproduce asexually
6
Q
Main features of Protista
A
Protista: amoeba
- Eukaryotic
- Mainly single-celled
7
Q
Main features of Fungi
A
Fungi: Yeasts
- Eukaryotic
- Cell wall contains chitin
- Heterotrophic
8
Q
Main features of plants
A
Plants: Flowering plants
- Photosynthetic
- Cellulose in cell walls
9
Q
Main features of Animals
A
Animals: Humans
- Multicellular
- No cell wall
- Consumers
10
Q
In the case of each of the following pairs of kingdoms give any structural feature of members of the first-named kingdom not found in members of the social kingdom
- Fungi and Animalia
- Plantae and Fungi
- Animalia and Monera
- Protista and Animalia
A
- Cell wall
- Chloroplast
- Nucleus
- Food vacuole
