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Which kingdom would include organisms that lack a defined nucleus and possess a simple cellular structure?
Which kingdom would include organisms that lack a defined nucleus and possess a simple cellular structure?
- Fungi
- Plantae
- Monera (correct)
- Protista
Which of the following organisms are classified under the Protista kingdom?
Which of the following organisms are classified under the Protista kingdom?
- Mushrooms
- Bacteria
- Yeasts
- Protozoa (correct)
What is a notable characteristic of organisms classified in the Fungi kingdom?
What is a notable characteristic of organisms classified in the Fungi kingdom?
- They absorb nutrients from their environment. (correct)
- They are typically unicellular.
- They photosynthesize for energy.
- They reproduce only asexually.
Which of the following best describes the organisms found in the Monera kingdom?
Which of the following best describes the organisms found in the Monera kingdom?
In the Five Kingdom classification, which group consists exclusively of eukaryotic organisms?
In the Five Kingdom classification, which group consists exclusively of eukaryotic organisms?
Flashcards
Five-Kingdom Classification
Five-Kingdom Classification
A classification system that groups living things into five major categories: Monera, Protista, Fungi, Plantae, and Animalia.
Prokaryote
Prokaryote
A single-celled organism without a nucleus, like bacteria or cyanobacteria.
Eukaryote
Eukaryote
A single-celled organism with a nucleus, like amoeba or paramecium.
Fungi
Fungi
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Plantae
Plantae
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Study Notes
Five-Kingdom Classification
- Robert Whittaker developed a widely used classification system in 1969.
- This system groups organisms into five kingdoms.
- Kingdom Monera: Includes prokaryotic organisms like bacteria and cyanobacteria.
- Kingdom Protista: Comprises eukaryotic, single-celled organisms such as protozoa, unicellular algae, and slime molds.
- Kingdom Fungi: Includes eukaryotes like molds, mushrooms, and yeasts. They absorb nutrients from the environment.
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