Questions and Answers
Which of the following characteristics are true of Archaebacteria?
Which organisms fall under the Eubacteria category?
Which of the following is true about the kingdom Fungi?
Which of the following features apply to the kingdom Plantae?
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Archaebacteria and Eubacteria are part of the kingdom __________.
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All organisms in the kingdom Animalia have cell walls.
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What is a heterotroph?
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What is autotrophic?
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Which of the following describes prokaryotes?
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What is taxonomy?
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What classification method did Carolus Linnaeus introduce?
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The grouping of organisms based on common traits or similarities is called __________.
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Which kingdom is known for eukaryotic organisms that are multicellular and heterotrophic?
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What is the process by which plants make their own food?
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Study Notes
Classifications in Biology
- Classification splits organisms into hierarchical groups: Kingdom, Phylum, Class, Order, Family, Genus, Species.
- The mnemonic "King Philip Came Over For Good Spaghetti" aids in remembering the order.
Domains and Kingdoms
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Three Domains:
- Bacteria
- Archaea
- Eukarya
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Six Kingdoms:
- Animalia
- Plantae
- Fungi
- Protista
- Archaebacteria
- Eubacteria
Archaebacteria (Monera)
- Prokaryotic organisms living in extreme environments (e.g., deep-sea vents, salt lakes).
- Unicellular with cell walls designed for harsh conditions.
- Capable of alternative methods of nutrition, including chemosynthesis.
Eubacteria (Monera)
- Prokaryotic and unicellular, found in normal environments (soil, water).
- Very common and includes typical bacteria with cell walls.
Protista (Protists)
- Eukaryotic organisms that may be unicellular or multicellular.
- Contains both autotrophic (e.g., algae) and heterotrophic forms.
Fungi
- Eukaryotic, predominantly multicellular organisms.
- Heterotrophic; absorb nutrients from other organic matter.
- Classified as decomposers in ecosystems.
Plantae (Plants)
- Eukaryotic organisms that are multicellular and autotrophic.
- Have chloroplasts for photosynthesis, allowing them to produce their own food.
Animalia (Animals)
- Eukaryotic, multicellular, and heterotrophic.
- Lack cell walls; many have complex structures such as a nervous system and skeletal support.
Cellular Organization
- Unicellular: Organisms made of a single cell (e.g., bacteria, some protists).
- Multicellular: Organisms consisting of multiple cells (e.g., animals, plants).
Nutrition Types
- Heterotrophic: Organisms that obtain food from other sources, unable to synthesize their own.
- Autotrophic: Organisms capable of producing their own food, often through photosynthesis.
Taxonomic Classification
- Prokaryotes: Unicellular organisms without a defined nucleus (includes Archaebacteria and Eubacteria).
- Eukaryotes: Organisms with cells that contain a nucleus (includes Protista, Fungi, Plantae, Animalia).
Notable Figures in Classification
- Carolus Linnaeus: Established the modern classification system, introduced the binomial nomenclature.
- Binomial Nomenclature: A system assigning each species a two-part name (Genus species) that is universally recognized.
Viruses
- Nonliving entities composed of nucleic acid enclosed in protein (capsid).
- Not classified within the three domains due to non-living characteristics.
Additional Classification Concepts
- Natural Selection: The process where organisms better adapted to their environment tend to survive and produce more offspring.
- Taxonomy: The science of naming and classifying organisms based on shared characteristics and traits.
Importance of Classification
- Simplifies the study and understanding of biodiversity.
- Helps in identifying relationships and evolution among different species.
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