Microorganisms
Viruses
Fungi
Biodiversity & Ecology
Kingdoms of Life
100

What do we call living things that are too small to see without a microscope?

Microorganisms

100

Are viruses considered living organisms?

No

100

Name one example of a multicellular fungus

Mushrooms or molds

100

What is biodiversity?

The variety of living things on Earth, including species, genetic, and ecosystem diversity

100

Which kingdom includes mosses, ferns, and pine trees?

Plant kingdom

200

Name 2 helpful roles that bacteria play in our lives.

Aid digestion, produce yogurt and cheese, help plants grow, or create antibiotics

200

Why do viruses need a host cell to reproduce?

Because they cannot reproduce on their own

200

What is the name of the process that yeast use to obtain energy?

fermentation

200

How do microorganisms help plants grow?

They provide nutrients to plants

200

What is the primary difference between plants and fungi in terms of nutrition?

Plants are autotrophic, while fungi are heterotrophic

300

Which type of microorganism helps bread rise through fermentation

yeast

300

Name a common disease caused by viruses

Flu, chickenpox, or common cold

300

How do fungi contribute to ecosystems?

They act as decomposers, recycling organic matter into minerals

300

What are 3 types of biodiversity?

Genetic diversity, species diversity, and ecosystem diversit

300

Which kingdoms include unicellular, eukaryotic organisms that can be either autotrophic or heterotrophic?

Kingdom Protista and Kingdom Chromista

400

What are the four major groups of microorganisms

Bacteria, unicellular algae, protozoa, yeasts

400

Why don’t antibiotics work against viruses

Because viruses are not living organisms and don’t have cellular structures for antibiotics to target

400

Which type of fungus is responsible for producing penicillin?

Penicillium

400

What are decomposers, and why are they important?

Decomposers, like fungi and bacteria, break down dead matter and recycle nutrients into the ecosystem

400

What are the seven kingdoms of life?

Archaea, Bacteria, Protista, Chromista, Fungi, Plant, Animal

500

Name a disease caused by protozo

Malaria and sleeping sickness

500

What is the best way to prevent viral infections?

Vaccination, handwashing, and maintaining a strong immune system

500

What are the three main groups of fungi?

Yeasts, molds, and mushrooms

500

What role do algae play in aquatic ecosystems?

They produce oxygen and organic matter, forming the base of the food chain

500

Which two kingdoms contain only prokaryotic organisms?

Archaea and Bacteria