Category 1
The scientific study of classifying organisms is ________________.
Taxonomy
Binomial Nomenclature is a unique two-part name used for organisms. T / F
True
What does the second part of a scientific name represent?
A. Kingdom B. Genus C. Domain D. Species
D. Species
Which tool helps scientists identify organisms using steps and characteristics?
A. Taxonomic key B. Thermometer C. Microscope D. Barometer
A. Taxonomic key
What is an example of a domain?
A. Animalia B. Protista C. Eukarya D. Plantae
C. Eukarya
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What is the most specific level of classification?
A. Domain B. Genus C. Kingdom D. Species
D. Species
How do scientists group organisms?
A. based on growth rate
B. based on color and shape
C. based on similar characteristics
D. based on their feeding methods
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C. based on similar characteristics
Viruses can reproduce on their own. T /F
False
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17. What is the purpose of fungal spores?
A. to create fruiting bodies
B. to start a new fungal colony
C. to break down food
D. to attack living hosts
B. to start a new fungal colony
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Which of the following infectious agent cause malaria
A. bacteria B. fungi
C. protists D. virus
C. protists
____________are made from weakened or dead viruses.
vaccines
15. The scientific name for a lion is Panthera leo. In this name, Panthera refers to the lion's:
A. species B. kingdom C. genus D. family.
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C. genus
The broadest level of classification is ____________.
domain
Bacteria and Archaea both have cells with nuclei. T / F
False
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Bacteria can survive extreme conditions by forming a tough shell called an __________.
endospore
The process by which unrelated organisms evolve similar traits is _______________.
***Extra 100***
convergent evoltion
The scientific name for a domestic cat is Felis catus. In this name, Felis refers to the cat's:
A. species b. kingdom
c. genus d. family
c. genus
Which of the following is used to make protein in a bacterial cell
A. Cytoplasm B. ribosomes C. pili d. D. cell membrane
B. ribosomes
A __________ is an organism that a virus or parasite lives in or on.
host
What do all eukaryotes have in common?
A. They are bacteria
B. They have no DNA
C. They have nuclei in their cells
D. They live in extreme environments
C. They have nuclei in their cells
Which layer that protects and keeps bacteria from drying?
cell wall
How do bacteria protect their genetic material and cytoplasm during harsh conditions?
forming endospore around the cytoplasm
Bats are mammals that can fly using their wings, which are made of stretched skin. Birds are not mammals, but they also fly using wings. Insects are not mammals or birds, and some can fly using wings made of a thin, strong material.
How did bats, birds, and insects all develop the ability to fly with wings?
A. All these animals belong to the same species.
B. All these animals inherited wings from a single flying ancestor.
C. All these animals are mammals.
D. All these animals evolved similar characteristics by convergent evolution.
D. All these animals evolved similar characteristics by convergent evolution.
16. Which trait is shared by all protists?
A. they belong to domain Eukarya
B. all protists are harmless
C. all protists cause disease
D. all protists are multicellular
A. they belong to domain Eukarya
Which of these four organisms are most closely related to each other?
Entamoeba histolytic, Escherichia coli, Entamoeba coli and Physeter macrocephalus
A. Entamoeba histolytic and Escherichia coli
B. Entamoeba histolytic and Entamoeba coli
C. Escherichia coli and Entamoeba coli
D. Entamoeba coli and Physeter macrocephalus
B. Entamoeba histolytic and Entamoeba coli