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Which of the following kingdoms includes organisms that are able to obtain nutrients through both photosynthesis and consuming other organisms?
Which of the following kingdoms includes organisms that are able to obtain nutrients through both photosynthesis and consuming other organisms?
- Plantae
- Fungi
- Archaea
- Protista (correct)
The scientific name for humans, Homo sapiens, is an example of which system of naming organisms?
The scientific name for humans, Homo sapiens, is an example of which system of naming organisms?
- Dichotomous Key
- Classification
- Binomial Nomenclature (correct)
- Taxonomy
Which level of classification comes directly after 'Kingdom' in the hierarchical system?
Which level of classification comes directly after 'Kingdom' in the hierarchical system?
- Order
- Phylum (correct)
- Class
- Family
Which statement correctly differentiates between the kingdoms 'Archaea' and 'Bacteria'?
Which statement correctly differentiates between the kingdoms 'Archaea' and 'Bacteria'?
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of viruses?
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of viruses?
What is the primary difference between the two modes of reproduction found in fungi?
What is the primary difference between the two modes of reproduction found in fungi?
Which kingdom's classification includes organisms like mushrooms, yeasts, and molds?
Which kingdom's classification includes organisms like mushrooms, yeasts, and molds?
Which of these terms describes an organism's ability to produce its own food through processes such as photosynthesis?
Which of these terms describes an organism's ability to produce its own food through processes such as photosynthesis?
Flashcards
What are the Six Kingdoms?
What are the Six Kingdoms?
A classification system that groups organisms based on their shared characteristics.
What are heterotrophs?
What are heterotrophs?
Organisms that obtain their energy by consuming other organisms.
What are autotrophs?
What are autotrophs?
Organisms that produce their own food using energy from sunlight.
What is binomial nomenclature?
What is binomial nomenclature?
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What is a domain?
What is a domain?
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What is a dichotomous key?
What is a dichotomous key?
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What are viruses?
What are viruses?
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What is a capsid?
What is a capsid?
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Study Notes
Six Kingdoms
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Animalia (Animals):
- Cell Structure: Eukaryotic (cells with a nucleus)
- Reproduction: Mostly sexual.
- Nutrition: Heterotrophic (consume other organisms).
- Examples: Birds, mammals, fish, insects.
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Plantae (Plants):
- Cell Structure: Eukaryotic.
- Reproduction: Mostly sexual (seeds/spores), some asexual.
- Nutrition: Autotrophic (photosynthesis).
- Examples: Mosses, ferns, flowering plants, trees.
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Fungi (Fungi):
- Cell Structure: Eukaryotic.
- Reproduction: Sexual and asexual (spores).
- Nutrition: Heterotrophic (absorbing nutrients).
- Examples: Mushrooms, yeasts, molds.
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Protista (Protists):
- Cell Structure: Eukaryotic.
- Reproduction: Sexual and asexual (binary fission, spores).
- Nutrition: Autotrophic or heterotrophic.
- Examples: Amoeba, paramecium, algae.
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Archaea (Archaebacteria):
- Cell Structure: Prokaryotic (no nucleus).
- Reproduction: Asexual (binary fission).
- Nutrition: Autotrophic or heterotrophic (some extremophiles).
- Examples: Methanogens, halophiles, thermophiles.
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Bacteria (Eubacteria):
- Cell Structure: Prokaryotic.
- Reproduction: Asexual (binary fission).
- Nutrition: Autotrophic or heterotrophic (some decomposers, pathogens).
- Examples: Escherichia coli (E. coli), Staphylococcus, Streptococcus.
Binomial Nomenclature
- Definition: Naming organisms using genus and species.
- Example: Homo sapiens (Humans).
- Genus: Homo (capitalized).
- Species: sapiens (lowercase).
- Format: italicized or underlined.
Levels of Classification (DKPCOFGS)
- Hierarchy: Domain > Kingdom > Phylum > Class > Order > Family > Genus > Species.
- Mnemonic: "Dear King Philip Came Over For Good Soup."
Dichotomous Key
- Function: Identifying organisms using a series of yes/no questions.
- Process: Answers guide the identification process.
Viruses
- Structure: Genetic material (DNA or RNA) enclosed in a protein coat (capsid).
- Reproduction: Requires a host cell.
- Examples: Influenza, HIV, Herpes simplex virus.
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Description
Test your knowledge on the Six Kingdoms of life: Animalia, Plantae, Fungi, Protista, Archaea, and Eubacteria. This quiz covers their cell structures, reproduction methods, nutritional modes, and examples. Perfect for students studying biology and taxonomy.
