Classifications of life
This is the broadest level of classification.
What is Domain?
All living things are made of this basic unit.
What are cells?
This protist moves using flagella.
What is an euglena?
Fungi reproduce using these.
What are spores?
The pigment that absorbs sunlight for photosynthesis.
What is chlorophyll?
The science of naming and classifying living things.
What is taxonomy?
This characteristic means all life must use energy.
What is use of energy?
These protists can photosynthesize.
What are plant-like protists?
The main body of a fungus made of hyphae.
What are mycelium?
The plant phylum that include ferns.
What are pteridophytes?
Organisms whose cells do not contain a nucleus belong to this group.
What are prokaryotes?
The characteristic that allows organisms to react to changes in their environment.
What is adaptation?
Slime molds and water molds belong to this protist group.
What are fungus-like protists?
Bacteria reproduce using this process.
What is binary fission?
The female flower part that pollen sticks to.
What is the stigma?
Animals belong to this domain.
What is Eukarya?
This characteristic allows populations to survive over time.
What is reproduction?
Algae and euglenas are in this protist group.
What are Plant-like protists?
The theory that specific microorganisms cause specific diseases.
What is germ theory?
Name the two types of roots found in plants.
What are tap roots and fibrous roots?
Write the correct order of classification from broadest to most specific.
What is Domain, Kingdom, Phylum, Class, Order, Family, Genus, Species?
Explain why movement does not always mean walking or running. (Think about plants, protists, fungi).
Teacher's discretion
Explain eutrophication in a complete sentence.
What is when excess nutrients cause algae to grow rapidly and reduce oxygen in water, killing wildlife?
Name and describe the three main shapes of bacteria.
What are cocci (spheres), bacilli (rods), and spirilla (spirals)?
Explain the difference between fruits, vegetables, and botanical fruits.
What are fruits develop from flowers and contain seeds, vegetables are other edible plant parts, and botanical fruits contain seeds, but used as vegetables?