Prokaryotic Vs. Eukaryotic
Domains
Kingdoms
Biotic / Abiotic
Ecosystem Organization
100
This is where the genetic information is found in a eukaryotic cell?
A. nucleus
B. cytosol
C. mitochondrion
D. endoplasmic reticulum
A. nucleus
100
·methanogens
·extreme halophiles
·lack a nucleus and cell organelles
·cell walls do not contain peptidoglycan
These characteristics describe organisms found in the domain
A. Archaea
B. Bacteria
C. Eukarya
D. Monera
A. Archaea
100
Karina is looking at a group of cells under the microscope. The organism has many cells, each with a cell wall and green chloroplasts. It has a nucleus and membrane bound organelles. In which kingdom should this organism be classified?
A. Animalia
B. Fungi
C. Plantae
D. Protista
C. Plantae
100
Which of these is most likely a biotic factor that you could find in the desert?
A. Lizards
B. Sunlight
C. Sand dunes
D. Rocky cliffs
A. Lizards
100
This is the pond behind Serge's house. There are lots of catfish swimming in this pond. Trees ring the pond and rushes and irises live at the pond's edge. The bottom of the pond is sandy and Serge likes to pick up flat rocks from the shallow water and skim them across the top of the water. This summer, Serge has seen lots of dragonflies and mosquitoes at the pond also.
All the catfish that live in the pond behind Serge's house make up a ___________ of catfish.
A. community
B. family
C. habitat
D. population
D. population
200
What is the main difference between prokaryotic cells and eukaryotic cells?
A. Eukaryotic cells are smaller than prokaryotic cells.
B. Only eukaryotic cells have its genetic material surrounded by a membrane.
C. Prokaryotic cells have many organelles, each with their own specialization function.
D. Eukaryotic cells have a cell membrane and a cell wall; prokaryotes have a membrane only.
B. Only eukaryotic cells have its genetic material surrounded by a membrane.
200
organelles
·DNA in nucleus
·contains four kingdoms
·autotrophs and heterotrophs
The characteristics describe organisms found in the domain
A. Archaea
B. Bacteria
C. Eukarya
D. Monera
C. Eukarya
200
Which of these would be a characteristic of an organism in the Kingdom Animalia?
A. consumer
B. producer
C. cell walls
D. photosynthesis
A. consumer
200
The desert biome covers about one-fifth of Earth’s surface. Deserts seldom get more than 50 centimeters (20 inches) of rainfall a year, and the organisms that live in deserts are adapted to this extremely dry climate. Select all THREE factors affecting the desert ecosystem that are NOT biotic.
A. water
B. winds
C. dust storms
D. nocturnal populations
C. availability of plants
A. water
B. winds
C. dust storms
200
Ecologists study how relationships between biotic and abiotic factors impact the many levels of organization on earth. What level of organization is defined as the interaction between organisms in a community and the environment in which they live?
A. organisms
B. ecosystems
C. populations
D. communities
B. ecosystems
300
Consider the diagram of a eukaryote and a prokaryote. According to cell theory,
A. both are single cells that carry out the functions of life.
B. both are examples of primitive cells that are not capable of reproduction.
C. both are examples of cells with a nucleus to direct the functions of life.
D. only the eukaryote has true cell structure to carry out the functions of life.
A. both are single cells that carry out the functions of life.
300
Living things are classified into three domains. Which domain would contain organisms that are unicellular and considered true bacteria?
A. Eukarya
B. Archaea
C. Protista
D. Bacteria
D. Bacteria
300
The organism pictured is a Paramecium. It gets its nutrition by sweeping other microorganisms inside its oral groove by using the thousands of hair-like structures inside its single cell.
What term identifies a basic characteristic of the Paramecium?
A. Multicellular
B. Heterotrophic
C. Producer
D. Autotrophic
B. Heterotrophic
300
Two abiotic factors of a habitat COULD include
A. birds and bees.
B. snails and snowfall.
C. mosquitoes and mushrooms.
D. clouds and the air.
D. clouds and the air.
300
The biosphere is the highest level of organization in the hierarchy of life on earth. Rank the levels of organization from most complex to simplest.
A. ecosystems > communities > populations > organisms
B. organisms > populations > communities > ecosystems
C. ecosystems > organisms > communities > populations
D. populations > communities > ecosystems > organisms
A. ecosystems > communities > populations > organisms
400
Which feature do prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells share?
A. nucleolus
B. cytoplasm
C. nuclear membrane
D. membrane-bound organelles
B. cytoplasm
400
In the new six-kingdom system of classification, the six kingdoms may be grouped into three domains. The domain archaea contains organisms that are
A. eukaryotic consumers.
B. composed of one or more eukaryotic cells.
C. prokaryotic cells living in extreme environments.
D. prokaryotic cells that are typical of disease-causing bacteria.
C. prokaryotic cells living in extreme environments.
400
One difference between organisms being classified as Kingdom Plantae or Kingdom Animalia is the way the organisms interact with the environment. Which statement correctly identifies the difference between the two kingdoms?
A. Organisms in both Kingdom Plantae and Kingdom Animalia are generally non-motile.
B. Organisms in both Kingdom Plantae and Kingdom Animalia are generally motile.
C. Kingdom Plantae organisms are generally non-motile and Kingdom Animalia organisms are generally motile.
D. Kingdom Plantae organisms are generally motile and Kingdom Animalia organisms are generally non-motile.
C. Kingdom Plantae organisms are generally non-motile and Kingdom Animalia organisms are generally motile.
400
The savanna is home to a variety of plant and animal species. Populations depend on and may compete for biotic and abiotic factors in this biome. Select ALL of the interactions between biotic factors in the savanna.
A. A lion pride hunts zebra.
B. The yearly rainfall pattern causes wet and dry seasons.
C. Populations compete for food sources at the watering hole.
D. The average rainfall and temperature determine the plant life that can grow in the savanna.
E. Herbivores such as elephants and rhinos depend on the variety of grasses that grow in the savanna.
A. A lion pride hunts zebra.
C. Populations compete for food sources at the watering hole.
E. Herbivores such as elephants and rhinos depend on the variety of grasses that grow in the savanna.
400
Which example BEST illustrates the biological concept of a community?
A. All of the blue whales in the world.
B. A herd of bison living in Yellowstone Park.
C. The temperate grassland ecosystem in the American midwest.
D. A tropical reef aquarium with many different types of fish and corals.
D. A tropical reef aquarium with many different types of fish and corals.
500
Examine the model of a cell shown here. What statement best describes why this cell is prokaryotic?
A. It contains ribosomes.
B. It contains a cell wall.
C. It lacks a true nucleus with a membrane.
D. It lacks genetic material to code for traits.
C. It lacks a true nucleus with a membrane.
500
The organization of similar organisms into groups helps scientists understand how living things are related. It also allows scientists
to communicate about all forms of life. Scientists organize the living world using a process called taxonomy, which is the science of classifying organisms based on shared structures, functions, and relationships to other organisms. Scientists use a branching system of classification, and over the years, due to new discoveries, the branching system has changed and grown.
All living organisms are classified into one of three domains: Bacteria, Archaea, and Eukarya. Compare and contrast the domains Bacteria and Archaea. How are they alike? How are they different?
A. They are both composed of prokaryotic organisms. Bacteria are parasites and Archaea are free-living.
B. Both domains contain parasitic organisms composed of one cell. The Archaea are the disease-causing parasites.
C. They are both composed of prokaryotic organisms. The Archaea live in very extreme environments, like hot springs, but the Bacteria do not.
D. Both are unicellular, prokaryotes. The Archaea live as parasites while the Bacteria live in extreme environments, like the Salt Flats and Hot Springs.
C. They are both composed of prokaryotic organisms. The Archaea live in very extreme environments, like hot springs, but the Bacteria do not.
500
The Venn diagram represents two eukaryote kingdoms. Based on the characteristics shown, A represents __________ and B represents __________.
A. plants; fungi
B. fungi; animals
C. fungi; bacteria
A. plants; fungi
500
An ecosystem is a complex system comprising living organisms, their physical environment, and the interactions between them. It includes various populations and communities that coexist and interact within a particular habitat.
Which of the following identifies a part of an ecosystem with its correct process? Choose three correct answers.
A. Producers and Consumers: Parts of the ecosystem responsible for energy flow through the food chain
B. Abiotic Factors: Non-living elements such as sunlight, water, and soil that influence the ecosystem
C. Decomposers: Convert sunlight into chemical energy
D. Predators and Prey: Interactions between species where one consumes the other
E. Biotic Factors: Symbiotic relationships between species in the ecosystem where both species benefit
A. Producers and Consumers: Parts of the ecosystem responsible for energy flow through the food chain
B. Abiotic Factors: Non-living elements such as sunlight, water, and soil that influence the ecosystem
D. Predators and Prey: Interactions between species where one consumes the other
500
List the levels of organization, from broadest to most specific. Click and drag each item to its correct order
1. Biosphere
2. Biome
3. Ecosystem
4. Community
5. Population
6. Organism