domains
What kingdom has the following characteristics: eukaryotic cells, no cell wall, heterotrophs, and multicellular?
Animals
A way of grouping organisms based on the characteristics they share is called _________.
classification
A guide that is used for the classification and identification of living organisms is called
a dichotomous key
Unicellular protists with unique shapes are _________.
Diatoms
Bacteria that live in the soil and break down dead organic matter is an example of ___________.
Eubacteria
How do viruses reproduce?
Injecting DNA into the host cell
true or false
fungi move with flagella
FALSE, Fung DO NOT MOVE
Fungi can be _______________.
either unicellular or multicellular
Which unique kingdom contains cell walls and chlorophyll for photosynthesis?
Plants
Related species would be grouped into a ___________.
genus
A dichotomous key gives a series of questions with only _____ possible paths.
2
If conditions are favorable, most protists will use what type of reproduction to make offspring quickly?
asexual reproduction via binary fission or fragmentation
A microscopic particle that cannot replicate on its own is a(n) __________-.
virus
A thick protective coating that protects the bacteria's genetic material and cytoplasm is a(n) _________.
endospore
Fungi's cell walls are made of __________.
Chitin (a semitransparent material that is the main component of the exoskeletons of arthropods.)
What Kingdom of organisms reproduces through spores and feeds on decaying matter and other organisms?
Fungi
Which one is written correctly?
Escherichia coli (Bold)
escherichia coli (Bold)
Escherichia coli (Italicized or underlined)
Escherichia Coli (Italicized or underlined)
Escherichia coli (Italicized or underlined)
The proper order of classification from largest to smallest is _____________.
Domain, Kingdom, Phylum, Class, Order, Family, Genus, Species
The system for outlining the steps for creating a species scientific name is called _________.
Binomial nomenclature
Reproductive cells that are resistant to harsh environmental changes and can grow into adults cells that perform sexual reproduction are called ________.
spores
What leads to genetic recombination in Archaebacteria, allowing DNA to be shared by 2 different bacteria ?
conjugation
How do Eubacteria reproduce? (2 ways)
binary fission
budding
what are the 3 ways fungi reproduce asexually, describe each way for double points!
a small portion of a parent cell pinches off to become a new individual -- budding
hyphae form long stalks. Stalks are blown by the wind and land on a potential host --spores
hyphae breaks apart, each becomes a new fungus -- fragmentation
what is the top of the mushroom called?
what are the plates under the top called?
cap , gills
Domains Archaea and Bacteria are different based on genetics and the makeup of the __________.
cell wall
Who was the scientist who developed a unified system that placed organisms into specific groups based on descriptions?
Carolus Linnaeus
list 3 roles of fungi in the environment
food
antibiotics
decomposers
Explain how protists are separated. Remember to use complete sentences and proper grammar.
Protists are separated by many different things and characteristics like the way they eat, move, and reproduce.
_______ do not need oxygen to break down food.
Anaerobes
Binary fission is __________,___________,______________
is a quick process
makes exact copies
is a form asexual reproduction
thread-like strands that make up most of some fungus bodies -hyphae
a twisted mass; the large part of the fungus- mycelium
Fungi are eukaryotic heterotrophs.
Fungi are prokaryothic autrotrophs.
Fungi are eukaryotic heterotrophs.
What are 5 characteristics of the Domain Archaea?
reproduce asexually
autotrophs
heterotrophs
live in extreme conditions
prokaryotic
Why are scientific names important to have? Use complete sentences and proper grammar.
Scientific names are important to have so people do not get things mixed up of confused.
Describe God's design for plants?
Gods design for plants is they make their own food and they are producers.
list and describe the 3 ways protist move and give an example of each
cilia- hair like extensions, paramecium
flagella- long, whip like extension, euglena
pseudopods- temporary false foot, amoeba
What 2 structures of bacteria allow for protection?
cell wall
capsule
What are three life functions that viruses cannot do that all other organisms can do? Please remember to use complete sentences and proper grammar.
The 3 life functions that viruses cannot do are function with out a host, cannot grow, and cannot use energy from nutrients.
Give one way Fungi are helpful and one way Fungi are harmful. Use complete sentences and proper grammar.
One way fungi is helpful is that they can help make bread and antibiotics. They are harmful because they can cause athletes foot.
It is estimated that there are at least ________________ different species of fungi!
1.5 million