Unit 4 Flashcards

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What are the five kingdoms of living organisms?

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The five kingdoms are Monera, Protista, Fungi, Plantae, and Animalia.

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Which kingdom contains prokaryotic organisms?

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The Monera kingdom contains prokaryotic organisms.

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Which kingdom is known for its unicellular and multicellular organisms?

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The Protista kingdom is known for both unicellular and multicellular organisms.

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True or False: Fungi are autotrophic organisms.

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False: Fungi are heterotrophic organisms.

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What is the primary characteristic of the Plantae kingdom?

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The primary characteristic of the Plantae kingdom is that its members are autotrophic and perform photosynthesis.

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Fill in the blank: The kingdom Animalia consists mainly of ________ organisms.

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multicellular

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What are the three vital functions of living organisms?

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The three vital functions are nutrition, relation, and reproduction.

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Which vital function involves obtaining and using energy?

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The nutrition function involves obtaining and using energy.

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9
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True or False: The relation function is about how organisms interact with their environment.

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True

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What is the purpose of the reproduction function?

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The purpose of the reproduction function is to ensure the continuation of a species.

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Name a characteristic feature of Monera.

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A characteristic feature of Monera is that its members are unicellular and lack a nucleus.

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Which kingdom includes organisms such as yeast and molds?

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The Fungi kingdom includes organisms such as yeast and molds.

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Fill in the blank: Organisms in the Protista kingdom can be ________ or _________.

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unicellular; multicellular

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14
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Which kingdom is primarily composed of plants?

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The Plantae kingdom is primarily composed of plants.

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15
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What does the term ‘autotrophic’ mean?

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Autotrophic means capable of producing its own food, typically through photosynthesis.

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16
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True or False: All organisms in the Animalia kingdom are autotrophic.

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False: All organisms in the Animalia kingdom are heterotrophic.

17
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What is an example of a protist?

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An example of a protist is algae.

18
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What type of reproduction do fungi typically undergo?

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Fungi typically undergo asexual reproduction, but can also reproduce sexually.

19
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What is the main role of soil in the biosphere?

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Soil provides nutrients and habitat for many organisms and helps in water retention.

20
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Fill in the blank: The ________ function is crucial for an organism’s survival in its environment.

21
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What is the main difference between prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells?

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Prokaryotic cells lack a nucleus, while eukaryotic cells have a nucleus.

22
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Name one way organisms in the Animalia kingdom obtain energy.

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Organisms in the Animalia kingdom obtain energy through heterotrophic means, such as consuming plants or other animals.

23
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What role do decomposers play in the biosphere?

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Decomposers break down dead matter, recycling biological nutrients back into the ecosystem as insert matter.

24
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True or False: All protists are harmful to humans.

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False: Many protists are beneficial and play important roles in ecosystems.

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What are some defining features of the Fungi kingdom?
Some defining features include that fungi are heterotrophic, and can be both multicellular and unicellular organisms.
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What are the 6 heterotrophic ways of obtaining nutrients and energy?
Being carnivores, herbivores, omnivores, parasites, detritivores, and decomposers.
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What are the 6 heterotrophic ways of obtaining nutrients and energy?
Being carnivores, herbivores, omnivores, parasites, detritivores, and decomposers.