Variation and Classification - The 5 Kingdoms Flashcards
what are the 5 kingdoms
- Prokaryotae
- Protoctista
- Fungi
- Plantae
- Animalia
describe the DNA of prokaryotes
- no nucleus
- loop of DNA that is not arranged in chromosomes
- have naked DNA (no histones)
describe the ribosomes of prokaryotes
smaller than other groups
do prokaryotes have membrane-bound organelles
no
describe the size of prokaryotes
smaller cells than eukaryotes
are prokaryotes free-living or parasitic
either
are prokaryotes unicellular or multiceullar
unicellular
are protoctists eukaryotic or prokaryotic
eukaryotic
describe the features of protoctists
- single-celled or groups of similar cells
- wide variety of forms
- display various plant-like or animal-like features
- mostly free-living
how do protoctists obtain their nutrition
autotrophic (photosynthesis) or heterotrophic nutrition (ingestion of other organisms)
are fungi eukaryotic or prokaryotic
eukaryotic
describe fungi
- exist as single cells (yeast) or have a mycelium that consists of hyphae
- mostly free-living
what is the cell wall of fungi made from
chitin
describe the cytoplasm of fungi
multinucleate
describe how fungi get their nutrition
saprophytic nutrition (use extracellular enzymes to break down matter and then absorb the nutrients)
how do most fungi store their food
as glycogen
are plants prokaryotic or eukaroytic
eukaryotic
are plants multicellular or unicellular
multicellular
what are plant cell walls made from
cellulose
how do plants get their nutrition
autotrophic nutrition (photosynthesis and absorption of mineral ions to synthesise large organic molecules)
what do plants contain
chlorophyll
how do plants store food
as starch
are animals eukaryotic or prokaryotic
eukaryotic
are animals unicellular or multicellular
multicellular
how do animals get their nutrition
heterotrophic nutrition (digest large organic molecules)
describe any other features of animals
- usually able to move around
- nervous system
how do animals store food
as glycogen
