Kingdom Characteristics
How many kingdoms are there?
Six
How many species of Archeabacteria are there?
400,000 - 4 million
Eubacteria are both autrotrophic and heterotrophic. True or False?
True
What is the purpose of the flagella?
It helps the bacteria move?
During what time period were the names of kingdoms first introduced?
1700s
How many kingdoms are prokaryotic?
Two
They are autotrophic only. True or False?
False
How do Eubacteria reproduce?
Asexually
What are inclusion bodies used for?
Vacuoles
Which kingdom is thought to be similar to the first living organism?
Archeabacteria
Which kingdom's cell wall is made of cellulose?
Plantae
Which of the three Archaebacertia subgroups live in very salty environments?
Halophiles
How many shapes help define the subgroups?
Three
How does the cell membrane protect the cell?
It separates the inside of the cell from its external environment.
What conditions do methanogens live in?
Places with the lack of oxygen
What two kingdoms are heterotrophic only?
Fungi and Animalia
Is the DNA closer to eukaryote or eubacteria?
Eukaryote
What are the names of the of the most common shapes?
Bacilli, Cocci, and Spirilla
Does the capsule give structural support to the cell?
No
What is another name for Eubacteria?
"True Bacteria"
Which kingdom does not have peptidoglycan?
Archeabacteria
Where do thermophiles live?
Hot and acidic sulfur water.
Can bacteria be identified solely by their shape?
Yes
What are the purpose of ribosomes?
They help break down proteins.
What is the name of the rod shaped bacteria.
Bacilli