The Main Features of Organisms in Each Kingdom Flashcards
1
Q
State the 6 kingdoms
A
- archaebacteria
- eubacteria
- protista
- animalia
- plantae
- fungi
2
Q
State the characteristics of archaebacteria
- Unicellular or multicellular ?
- prokaryote or eukaryote?
- what bacteria are they?
A
- unicellular bacteria
- prokaryotic
- primitive bacteria
3
Q
How many groups can we classify archaebacteria? Name the groups.
A
- Thermophlie: Optimum temperature of 60-80
: Hot spring and acidic conditions - Halophile : High salt concentration
- Methanogen: Found in swamps and digestive tract
: Produce methane as metabolic byproduct
4
Q
What condition can archaebacteria live in? State 3 conditions?
A
- Salty
- high acidity
- anaerobic environment
5
Q
What are the characteristics of eubacteria?
- Unicellular or multicellular
- prokaryotic or eukaryotic
- what bacteria are they?
A
- Unicellular bacteria
- prokaryotic
- they are “True” bacteria
6
Q
What is the difference between eubacteria and archaebacteria?
- do they have cell walls?
A
- Eubacteria has cell wall made up of peptidoglycan
- Eubacteria’s cytoplasm contain ribosomes and plasmids
7
Q
State the characteristics of protista (4)
A
- eukaryotic
- unicellular and multicellular
- heterotroph or autotroph or both
8
Q
How many groups can we classify protista?
A
3 pas
- protozoa : Euglena
- algae : Spirogya
- slime mould ; physarum
9
Q
Name the examples of fungi
A
mushroom, yeast
10
Q
What is the differences between fungi and plantae ?
A
- Fungi has cell wall made from chitin ; plantae has cell wall made from cellulose
11
Q
List down 4 characteristics of a yeast
A
- eukaryote
- unicellular or multicellular
- heterotroph
- chitin
- body made up of mycelium
12
Q
Are plantae prokaryotes or eukaryotes?
A
Eukaryotes
13
Q
How do plantae reproduce?
A
- sexual or asexual reproduction
14
Q
State the characteristics or animalia
A
- heterotrophs
- sexually reproduced
