Biology Classification Worksheet

Questions and Answers

What are fungi?

Multicellular autotrophs

Prokaryotes with peptidoglycan

Eukaryotic cells without cell walls

Heterotrophs whose cell walls contain chitin (correct)

What are eubacteria?

Eukaryotic organisms

Prokaryotes whose cell walls contain peptidoglycan (correct)

Organisms with cell walls of cellulose

Unicellular organisms

What are plantae?

Heterotrophic organisms

Multicellular autotrophs whose cell walls contain cellulose (correct)

Prokaryotes without cell walls

Unicellular eukaryotes

What are archaebacteria?

Both A and C Signup and view all the answers

What are animalia?

Multicellular eukaryotes without cell walls or chloroplasts Signup and view all the answers

In the discipline of taxonomy, what is a domain?

the largest and most inclusive taxonomy group Signup and view all the answers

What are the 3 domains into which organisms can be grouped?

bacteria, archaea, eukarya Signup and view all the answers

What characteristic is shared by all members of the domain Eukarya?

eukaryotes and have a defined nucleus Signup and view all the answers

What must you find out about a prokaryote to know which domain it belongs to?

whether or not its cell wall contains peptidoglycan Signup and view all the answers

Which phylum includes humans, snakes, and sharks?

Chordata Signup and view all the answers

The group of organisms that can be larger than a kingdom is called a _____

domain Signup and view all the answers

A prokaryote whose cell walls contain peptidoglycan belongs to the domain _________

bacteria Signup and view all the answers

Unicellular organisms sometimes found in hot springs are part of the domain?

Archaea Signup and view all the answers

The domain Eukarya includes which kingdoms?

Protista, Plantae, Fungi, Animalia Signup and view all the answers

The kingdom protista contains?

both single celled and multi celled organisms Signup and view all the answers

Mushrooms belong to the _______ kingdom

fungi Signup and view all the answers

The kingdom plantae contains primarily

photosynthetic autotrophs Signup and view all the answers

The organisms found in the kingdom Animalia are?

multicellular heterotrophs Signup and view all the answers

Into how many domains are organisms divided?

three Signup and view all the answers

The unicellular prokaryotes that make up the domain bacteria are also classified in the ____- kingdom

Eubacteria Signup and view all the answers

The prokaryotes that live in extreme environments are classified in the _________ kingdom

Archaebacteria Signup and view all the answers

Which taxon includes the most specific characteristics?

species Signup and view all the answers

Which taxon includes the broadest characteristics?

kingdom Signup and view all the answers

Which taxon includes more species, an order or a family?

order Signup and view all the answers

Which taxon includes only organisms that can successfully interbreed?

species Signup and view all the answers

If two organisms belong to the same family, what other taxonomic groups do the organisms have in common?

order, class, phylum, kingdom Signup and view all the answers

Which class does not include animals that have hair or fur?

Amphibia Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Fungi

Heterotrophic organisms with cell walls made of chitin.

Eubacteria

Prokaryotic organisms characterized by cell walls containing peptidoglycan.

Plantae

Multicellular autotrophs that possess cell walls made of cellulose, primarily involved in photosynthesis.

Archaebacteria

Prokaryotes with cell walls that do not contain peptidoglycan, often found in extreme environments.

Animalia

Multicellular eukaryotes lacking cell walls and chloroplasts, predominantly heterotrophic.

Protista

A diverse group of eukaryotic organisms that can be unicellular, colonial, or multicellular.

Taxonomy Concepts

Domain: The largest, most inclusive taxonomic group.
Organisms are classified into three domains: bacteria, archaea, and eukarya.
All members of the domain Eukarya are eukaryotes, which means they possess a defined nucleus.

Classification of Prokaryotes

To determine the domain of a prokaryote, one must identify if its cell wall contains peptidoglycan.
Prokaryotes with cell walls containing peptidoglycan belong to the domain Bacteria.
Prokaryotes found in extreme environments fall under the kingdom Archaebacteria.

Phylum Chordata

Includes species such as humans, snakes, and sharks.

Kingdom and Domain Relationships

The domain Eukarya encompasses four kingdoms: Protista, Plantae, Fungi, and Animalia.
Kingdom Protista consists of both unicellular and multicellular organisms.

Additional Organism Characteristics

Mushrooms are classified under the kingdom Fungi.
Kingdom Plantae is mainly composed of photosynthetic autotrophs.
Kingdom Animalia consists of multicellular heterotrophs.

Taxonomic Hierarchies

Organisms are divided into three domains.
Eubacteria is the kingdom comprising unicellular prokaryotes of the domain Bacteria.
Archaebacteria is the kingdom for prokaryotes that thrive in extreme conditions.

Taxonomic Specificity

The species taxon represents the most specific classification level.
The kingdom taxon represents the broadest classification level.
An order includes more species than a family.
The species taxon includes organisms that can interbreed successfully.

Overlapping Taxonomic Groups

Organisms belonging to the same family also share the same order, class, phylum, and kingdom.
Amphibia is a class that does not include mammals, so it does not contain animals with hair or fur.

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Test your knowledge of biological classifications with this worksheet flashcard quiz. It covers the major groups such as fungi, eubacteria, plantae, archaebacteria, and animalia, detailing their unique characteristics. Perfect for biology students needing a quick review!