Cells
Domains
Kingdoms
Ecosystems
Variables & Scientific Method
100
What is the main difference between a eukaryotic cell and a prokaryotic cell?
The main difference between a eukaryotic cell and a prokaryotic cell is the presence or absence of a nucleus.
100
An organism is prokaryotic and lives in a geyser (extreme/harsh environment). Which domain does it belong to?
Archaea
100
Which of the following characteristics can be used to classify an organism into a taxonomic kingdom?
A. Internal skeleton/Exoskeleton
B. Multicellular/Unicellular
C. Broad leaves/Narrow leaves
D. Has nucleus/Does not have nucleus
B
100
Which level of organization does a single cactus represent?
An organism
100
What is a constant variable?
Something that does not change in an experiment
200
An organelle that eukaryotes have, but prokaryotes do not have is a ______
Eukaryotes, but not prokaryotes, have a nucleus.
200
Which of the following characteristics can be used to classify an organism into a taxonomic domain?
A. Being unicellular or multicellular
B. Mode of reproduction
C. Being heterotrophic or autotrophic
D. Presence of a nucleus in cells
D
200
An organism is eukaryotic, multicellular, heterotrophic, and reproduces seuxally. Which kingdom does it most likely belong to?
The organism most likely belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
200
All of the biotic and abiotic factors in a given area represent which level of organization?
Ecosystem
200
What is a dependent variable?
What you measure at the end of an experiment
300
Is this cell eukaryotic or prokaryotic?
This cell is prokaryotic.
300
An organism is prokaryotic and lives in Ms. Mastronardi's classroom. Which domain does it belong to?
Bacteria
300
Which kingdoms include eukaryotic organisms? Name all 4.
Animalia, Fungi, Plantae, Protista
300
What is a population?
All of the organisms of a certain species in a given area
300
What is an independent variable
What a scientist controls in an experiment; what there are different "groups" of
400
Which is typically larger and more complex: a eukaryotic cell or a prokaryotic cell?
A eukaryotic cell is typically larger and more complex.
400
Why are domains considered the broadest level of taxonomic classification?
Domains are the broadest because just 3 domains include all organisms
400
What are the characteristics of organisms in the kingdom Plantae? Name at least 3.
Possible answers: eukaryotic, multicellular, autotrophic, sexual/asexual
400
What is a community?
All of the biotic factors in a given area
400
What is the independent variable in the following scenario: Ms. Meador wants to know which House can cheer the loudest during a pep rally: Ujasiri, Veritas, Altruizam, or Corragio
Houses (Ujasiri, Veritas, Altruizam, and Coraggio)
500
What is found inside the nucleus of a eukaryotic cell? HINT: It also floats freely within a prokaryotic cell.
DNA
500
Which domain do plants and animals belong to?
Eukarya
500
This organism is a protist (a member of the kingdom Protista). Name at least 3 of its characteristics.
Possible answers: eukaryotic, mostly unicellular, autotrophic/heterotrophic, and sexual/asexual
500
What is the least complex level of organization in an ecosystem?
Organism
500
What is the dependent variable in the following scenario: Ms. Meador wants to know which House can cheer the loudest during a pep rally: Ujasiri, Veritas, Altruizam, or Corragio
Volume of cheering