Unit 4

Question 1

What are the five kingdoms of living organisms?

Answer 1

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

Question 2

Which kingdom contains prokaryotic organisms?

Answer 2

The Monera kingdom contains prokaryotic organisms.

Question 3

Which kingdom is known for its unicellular and multicellular organisms?

Answer 3

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

Question 4

True or False: Fungi are autotrophic organisms.

Answer 4

False: Fungi are heterotrophic organisms.

Question 5

What is the primary characteristic of the Plantae kingdom?

Answer 5

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

Question 6

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

Answer 6

multicellular

Question 7

What are the three vital functions of living organisms?

Answer 7

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

Question 8

Which vital function involves obtaining and using energy?

Answer 8

The nutrition function involves obtaining and using energy.

Question 9

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

Answer 9

True

Question 10

What is the purpose of the reproduction function?

Answer 10

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

Question 11

Name a characteristic feature of Monera.

Answer 11

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

Question 12

Which kingdom includes organisms such as yeast and molds?

Answer 12

The Fungi kingdom includes organisms such as yeast and molds.

Question 13

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

Answer 13

unicellular; multicellular

Question 14

Which kingdom is primarily composed of plants?

Answer 14

The Plantae kingdom is primarily composed of plants.

Question 15

What does the term ‘autotrophic’ mean?

Answer 15

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

Question 16

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

Answer 16

False: All organisms in the Animalia kingdom are heterotrophic.

Question 17

What is an example of a protist?

Answer 17

An example of a protist is algae.

Question 18

What type of reproduction do fungi typically undergo?

Answer 18

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

Question 19

What is the main role of soil in the biosphere?

Answer 19

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

Question 20

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

Answer 20

relation

Question 21

What is the main difference between prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells?

Answer 21

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

Question 22

Name one way organisms in the Animalia kingdom obtain energy.

Answer 22

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

Question 23

What role do decomposers play in the biosphere?

Answer 23

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

Question 24

True or False: All protists are harmful to humans.

Answer 24

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

Question 25

What are some defining features of the Fungi kingdom?

Answer 25

Some defining features include that fungi are heterotrophic, and can be both multicellular and unicellular organisms.

Question 26

What are the 6 heterotrophic ways of obtaining nutrients and energy?

Answer 26

Being carnivores, herbivores, omnivores, parasites, detritivores, and decomposers.

Question 27

What are the 6 heterotrophic ways of obtaining nutrients and energy?

Answer 27

Being carnivores, herbivores, omnivores, parasites, detritivores, and decomposers.