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In how many minutes will 1 bacterium grow?
20
In how many minutes will 1 million bacteria grow?
400
What is the job of a taxonomist?
To organize and classify life
What makes up the Monera Kingdom?
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How many types of bacteria are in the Monera Kingdom?
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What are 3 roles of bacteria?
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How many fungi species exist?
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What is one thing fungi have and one thing they don't have?
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What is the role of fungi?
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Write 4 characteristics of the Monera Kingdom.
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List 3 characteristics of the Protist Kingdom.
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List 3 characteristics of the Fungi Kingdom.
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List 4 characteristics of the Plant Kingdom.
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List 2 characteristics of the Animal Kingdom.
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What defines the Animal Kingdom?
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Outline the characteristics of the Plant Kingdom.
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Describe the Fungi Kingdom.
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Identify characteristics of the Protist Kingdom.
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What defines the Monera Kingdom?
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What is the classification of humans?
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What is autotrophic?
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What is heterotrophic?
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What is prokaryotic?
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What is eukaryotic?
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What is unicellular?
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What is multicellular?
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What is a cell wall?
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What is the plasma (cell) membrane?
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What is a colony?
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What is binomial nomenclature?
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List the classification in order.
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What does every organism have in its classification group?
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The first letter of every genus name is....
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The first letter of every species name is....
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Why is the understanding of classification an important life skill?
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Describe agar.
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What is a microorganism?
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Name the 5 kingdoms.
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Study Notes
Bacteria Growth and Taxonomy
- One bacterium grows in 20 minutes, while one million bacteria grow in 400 minutes.
- Taxonomists organize and classify life forms, playing a crucial role in biological categorization.
Monera Kingdom Characteristics
- Composed solely of bacteria, the Monera Kingdom includes around 8,000 types of bacteria.
- Key features: unicellular, largest kingdom, prokaryotic, and involved in decomposing organic matter.
Fungi Kingdom Characteristics
- Home to approximately 75,000 species.
- Fungi have cell walls, lack chloroplasts, and are eukaryotic organisms.
- Their primary role is to decompose dead organic matter.
Protist Kingdom Characteristics
- Contains both unicellular and multicellular organisms.
- Mostly aquatic and eukaryotic in nature.
Plant Kingdom Characteristics
- Plants are multicellular, have cell walls, and use photosynthesis to obtain energy.
Animal Kingdom Characteristics
- Comprises both invertebrates and vertebrates, which are multicellular and lack cell walls.
- Animals primarily obtain energy through respiration.
Key Definitions
- Autotrophic: Organisms that produce their own food, often through photosynthesis.
- Heterotrophic: Organisms that feed on other organisms or non-organic substances.
- Prokaryotic: Single-celled organisms without a distinct nucleus or specialized organelles.
- Eukaryotic: Organisms with cells containing DNA within a distinct nucleus.
Cell Structures
- Cell Wall: A rigid layer providing protection to cells.
- Plasma (Cell) Membrane: A lipid and protein layer that regulates molecule passage in and out of cells.
Classification System
- Organisms are classified in the following order: Kingdom, Phylum, Class, Order, Family, Genus, Species.
- Every organism has a genus and species in its classification group; genus names are capitalized while species names are lowercase.
Importance of Classification
- Understanding biological classification is essential for effective communication about different life forms and for organizing knowledge of the kingdoms of life.
Agar and Microorganisms
- Agar is a gel-like substance that serves as nourishment for bacteria.
- Microorganisms are microscopic entities that cannot be seen by the naked eye and require a microscope for observation.
Classification of Organisms
- The five kingdoms include: Animal, Plant, Monera, Fungi, and Protist.
- The classification scheme ensures a common language for identifying and discussing living organisms.
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Test your knowledge on the growth rates of bacteria and the classification of living organisms across different kingdoms. This quiz will cover key characteristics of the Monera, Fungi, Protist, Plant, and Animal kingdoms, highlighting their unique features and roles in the ecosystem.