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Which are the five kingdoms in the Whittaker system of classification?
Eukaryotic organisms are:
either unicellular or multicellular
All bacteria would be placed into the same ________, one of the five groupings in the Whittaker system of classification.
kingdom
Using the Whittaker system, the protozoan Entamoeba histolytica, which causes amoebic dysentery, is classified in what kingdom?
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In the traditional Whittaker system, algae are found in the Kingdom __________.
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Algae and protists are both members of Whittaker's Kingdom ________.
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Yeasts are members of Kingdom ________ and Domain ________.
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Under Whittaker's system of classification, the bacterium Streptococcus was classified in the Kingdom ________.
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Bacteria, such as Staphylococcus, belong to the Domain ________.
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________ are prokaryotic organisms that are often found growing in extreme environments.
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The study of organism form and structure is called:
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Taxonomy involves ________ and ________ living things.
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What is the hierarchy of classification mnemonic?
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In both classification systems, the ________ is the most specific level of organization and is immediately under the genus.
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Branches of microbiology include:
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________ is the part of taxonomy that involves arranging organisms into groups based on relationships and history.
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What is nomenclature?
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What is identification in taxonomy?
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If two microbes are of the same genus, they must be in the same class.
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In the Whittaker system, organisms were divided into one of five ________.
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All members of the same phylum must also be members of the same ________.
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In the ________ system of nomenclature, organisms are assigned and identified by a two-word name representing the genus and species names.
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________ DNA technology is used to switch genetic material from one organism to another in order to produce desirable proteins.
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________ diseases, caused by microorganisms, are among the most common causes of death in much of the world's population.
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Who developed the first single-lens microscope?
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The principle of evolution states that living things can change gradually over time through:
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________ are photosynthetic single-celled or multicellular microorganisms are often found in aquatic environments.
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________ is the specific process by which microbes carry out the decomposition of harmful chemicals.
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Which scientist established a connection between infections in the maternity ward and physicians with unwashed hands coming directly from autopsies?
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Genetic ________, or recombinant DNA technology, is a method of deliberately modifying the genetic structure of an organism to create novel products.
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Study Notes
Classification Systems
- Five kingdoms in the Whittaker system: fungi, protista, Monera, Animalia, plantae.
- Bacteria are classified into the same kingdom within this system.
- The protozoan Entamoeba histolytica is classified under the kingdom Protista.
- In the traditional Whittaker system, algae belong to the kingdom Protista.
Eukaryotic and Prokaryotic Organisms
- Eukaryotic organisms can be unicellular or multicellular.
- Yeasts belong to the Kingdom Fungi and Domain Eukarya.
- Streptococcus bacterium is classified in the Kingdom Monera.
- Bacteria like Staphylococcus are in the Domain Bacteria.
- Archaea are prokaryotic organisms often found in extreme environments.
Taxonomy and Nomenclature
- Taxonomy involves naming and classifying living organisms.
- Hierarchy of classification mnemonic: "Dear King Phillip Came Over For Good Spaghetti," representing domain, kingdom, phylum, class, order, family, genus, species.
- In both classification systems, species is the most specific level just below genus.
- Classification arranges organisms based on relationships and history.
- Nomenclature is a systematic approach for naming organisms and biological structures.
Microbiology Fundamentals
- Branches of microbiology include: bacteriology, mycology, protozoology, virology, parasitology, phycology, morphology, physiology, taxonomy, microbial genetics, molecular biology, microbial ecology.
- Identification in taxonomy means determining an organism's exact identity based on its characteristics.
Genetics and Evolution
- Recombinant DNA technology involves transferring genetic material between organisms for producing desired proteins.
- Infectious diseases, caused by microorganisms, are significant contributors to global mortality rates.
- Antonie van Leeuwenhoek is credited with developing the first single-lens microscope.
- The principle of evolution suggests living organisms change gradually through natural selection.
Environmental and Health Impact
- Algae are photosynthetic microorganisms often found in aquatic systems, both unicellular and multicellular.
- Bioremediation is the process by which microorganisms decompose harmful chemicals.
- Semmelweis established a link between unwashed hands of physicians and infections in maternity wards.
Genetic Engineering
- Genetic engineering, or recombinant DNA technology, modifies an organism's genetic structure for new product creation.
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Test your knowledge on the classification systems used in biology, including the Whittaker system and the differences between eukaryotic and prokaryotic organisms. This quiz covers key concepts related to taxonomy, nomenclature, and the classification of various life forms.
