Questions and Answers
Which of the following characteristics is shared by all members of the kingdom Animalia?
Monera is a kingdom of unicellular organisms.
True
What is the primary characteristic that distinguishes the kingdom Fungi from the kingdom Plantae?
heterotrophic
The cell walls of members of the kingdom Plantae are made of ____________________.
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Which of the following kingdoms includes protozoa, amoebas, and paramecia?
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All members of the kingdom Monera are autotrophic.
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Match the following characteristics with the correct kingdom:
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What is the primary characteristic that distinguishes the kingdom Monera from the kingdom Protista?
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Study Notes
Kingdoms of Life
The five kingdoms of life are a way to classify living organisms based on their characteristics and evolutionary relationships.
Animalia
- Multicellular, eukaryotic organisms
- Heterotrophic (cannot make their own food)
- Lack cell walls
- May have nervous systems, muscles, and sensory organs
- Examples: humans, animals, insects, fish
Monera
- Prokaryotic organisms (lacking a true nucleus)
- Unicellular or multicellular
- Usually single-celled, but some species form colonies
- Can be autotrophic (make their own food) or heterotrophic
- Examples: bacteria, cyanobacteria, archaea
Protista
- Eukaryotic organisms that don't fit into other kingdoms
- Mostly unicellular, but some are multicellular
- Can be autotrophic or heterotrophic
- Diverse group, including protozoa, algae, and slime molds
- Examples: protozoa, amoebas, paramecia, seaweeds
Fungi
- Multicellular, eukaryotic organisms
- Heterotrophic, obtaining nutrients by decomposing organic matter or forming symbiotic relationships
- Have cell walls made of chitin
- Examples: mushrooms, molds, yeasts, lichens
Plantae
- Multicellular, eukaryotic organisms
- Autotrophic, making their own food through photosynthesis
- Have cell walls made of cellulose
- Examples: plants, trees, flowers, grasses
Kingdoms of Life
- Classification system based on characteristics and evolutionary relationships
Animalia
- Multicellular and eukaryotic organisms
- Heterotrophic, unable to produce their own food
- Lack cell walls
- Possess nervous systems, muscles, and sensory organs
- Examples: humans, animals, insects, and fish
Monera
- Prokaryotic organisms without a true nucleus
- Can be unicellular or multicellular, but mostly single-celled
- Some species form colonies
- Can be autotrophic or heterotrophic
- Examples: bacteria, cyanobacteria, and archaea
Protista
- Eukaryotic organisms that don't fit into other kingdoms
- Mostly unicellular, but some are multicellular
- Can be autotrophic or heterotrophic
- Diverse group, including protozoa, algae, and slime molds
- Examples: protozoa, amoebas, paramecia, and seaweeds
Fungi
- Multicellular and eukaryotic organisms
- Heterotrophic, obtaining nutrients by decomposing organic matter or forming symbiotic relationships
- Cell walls made of chitin
- Examples: mushrooms, molds, yeasts, and lichens
Plantae
- Multicellular and eukaryotic organisms
- Autotrophic, producing their own food through photosynthesis
- Cell walls made of cellulose
- Examples: plants, trees, flowers, and grasses
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Classify living organisms based on their characteristics and evolutionary relationships. Learn about the five kingdoms of life, including Animalia and Monera.
