vocab 1
organisms with cells that do not have a nucleus. DNA/RNA just floats around in cytoplasm.
Prokaryote
not able to produce own carbs/glucose. Needs to eat, absorb, and/or take them in.
Heterotroph
Characteristics of Animal kingdom
eukaryote, multicellular, heterotroph, able to move from place to place at some point in life
What sentence helps you remember the levels of classification?
Dear King Philip Came Over For Good Spaghetti. The first letter of each word gives you the first letter of the taxas in order.
How do you figure out the scientific name (binomial nomenclature) of an organism?
Take genus and species names
organisms with cells that DO have a nucleus. DNA/RNA surrounded by membrane called nucleus.
Eukaryote
naming an organism using its genus and species.
Binomial nomenclature
characteristics of Plant kingdom
eukaryote, multicellular, autotrophs, have cell wall
Which taxa is most inclusive and has the most organisms?
domain
Which two organisms are most closely related?
Humans and Gorilla
organisms that have more than one cell.
Multicellular
a group of similar organisms able to mate and produce offspring that are also able to produce offspring.
Species
characteristics of Fungi kingdom
eukaryote, some fungi are unicellular (ex: yeast), most are multicellular (ex: mushroom), heterotroph, decomposers (feed on dead/dying organisms)
which taxa is least inclusive, and is so specific that it only has one type of organism?
Species
What is the naming system called?
Binomial Nomenclature
only one cell
Unicellular
Branch of science that specializes in classifying/ organizing organisms
Taxonomy
characteristics of Protist kingdom
eukaryote, unicellular, multiceullular, autotrophs, heterotrophs, “leftover” kingdom, grouped by “plant-like”, “animal-like”, “fungi-like”
When are organisms considered to be in the same species?
they are able to mate and produce offspring that are also able to produce offspring
Which scientist is credited with the naming system (Binomial Nomenclature)?
Carolus Lineaus
able to produce its own carbs/glucose through photosynthesis or chemosynthesis
Autotroph
Groups
taxa
characteristics of Archaeabacteria kingdom
prokaryote, unicellular, some are autotrophs, some are heterotrophs, live in extreme environments like hot vents, very salty lakes, etc
What are the levels of classification?
Domain Kingdom Phylum Class Order Family Genus Species
Kingdoms are made up of smaller groups called what?
Phylum