Unit 4 Flashcards
What are the five kingdoms of living organisms?
The five kingdoms are Monera, Protista, Fungi, Plantae, and Animalia.
Which kingdom contains prokaryotic organisms?
The Monera kingdom contains prokaryotic organisms.
Which kingdom is known for its unicellular and multicellular organisms?
The Protista kingdom is known for both unicellular and multicellular organisms.
True or False: Fungi are autotrophic organisms.
False: Fungi are heterotrophic organisms.
What is the primary characteristic of the Plantae kingdom?
The primary characteristic of the Plantae kingdom is that its members are autotrophic and perform photosynthesis.
Fill in the blank: The kingdom Animalia consists mainly of ________ organisms.
multicellular
What are the three vital functions of living organisms?
The three vital functions are nutrition, relation, and reproduction.
Which vital function involves obtaining and using energy?
The nutrition function involves obtaining and using energy.
True or False: The relation function is about how organisms interact with their environment.
True
What is the purpose of the reproduction function?
The purpose of the reproduction function is to ensure the continuation of a species.
Name a characteristic feature of Monera.
A characteristic feature of Monera is that its members are unicellular and lack a nucleus.
Which kingdom includes organisms such as yeast and molds?
The Fungi kingdom includes organisms such as yeast and molds.
Fill in the blank: Organisms in the Protista kingdom can be ________ or _________.
unicellular; multicellular
Which kingdom is primarily composed of plants?
The Plantae kingdom is primarily composed of plants.
What does the term ‘autotrophic’ mean?
Autotrophic means capable of producing its own food, typically through photosynthesis.
True or False: All organisms in the Animalia kingdom are autotrophic.
False: All organisms in the Animalia kingdom are heterotrophic.
What is an example of a protist?
An example of a protist is algae.
What type of reproduction do fungi typically undergo?
Fungi typically undergo asexual reproduction, but can also reproduce sexually.
What is the main role of soil in the biosphere?
Soil provides nutrients and habitat for many organisms and helps in water retention.
Fill in the blank: The ________ function is crucial for an organism’s survival in its environment.
relation
What is the main difference between prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells?
Prokaryotic cells lack a nucleus, while eukaryotic cells have a nucleus.
Name one way organisms in the Animalia kingdom obtain energy.
Organisms in the Animalia kingdom obtain energy through heterotrophic means, such as consuming plants or other animals.
What role do decomposers play in the biosphere?
Decomposers break down dead matter, recycling biological nutrients back into the ecosystem as insert matter.
True or False: All protists are harmful to humans.
False: Many protists are beneficial and play important roles in ecosystems.
