Multiple Choice
Who is considered the Father of Modern Taxonomy?
Noah
Antonie van Leeuwenhoek
Carolus Linnaeus
Ruth Moore
Carolus Linnaeus
Antonie van Leeuwenhoek was a lens grinder. He was also the first person to observe ________ using a microscope he invented.
Bacteria
Sample 1 could belong to which two domains?
Bacteria or Archaea
What are the three modern domains used by scientists?
A. Bacteria, Archaea, Protists
B. Algae, Bacteria, Fungus
C. Bacteria, Archaea, Eukarya
D. Bacteria, Animals, Plants
C
There are three main groups within the protist kingdom.
Animal-like
Plant-like
Fungus-Like
Sample 2 belongs to which domain?
Eukarya
a leaf closing when touched
a. phototropism
b. gravitropism
c. thigmotropism
d. hydrotropism
C
Organisms without cell nuclei are called
A. prokaryotes
B. cotyledons
C. eukaryotes
D. monocots
A
Explain two differences between a monocot and a dicot.
Monocots have a single cotyledon and leaves with parallel veins.
Dicots have two cotyledons and leaves with branching veins.
Explain the major difference between eukaryotes and prokaryotes
The main difference is that eukaryotes have a cell nucleus and prokaryotes do not.
roots growing downward with gravity
a. phototropism
b. gravitropism
c. thigmotropism
d. hydrotropism
B
The fungi known to kill certain bacteria are
A. green algae
B penicillia
C. mushrooms
D. diatoms
B
Define the word taxonomy and explain what system is used to name organisms.
Taxonomy is the system of classifying plants and animals according to similar characteristics.
Modern taxonomy uses a two-part naming system called binomial nomenclature, involving the genus and species name.
a thicker growth of roots near water source
a. phototropism
b. gravitropism
c. thigmotropism
d. hydrotropism
D
Plants that have a water and nutrient transport system are called
A. dicots
B. angiosperms
C. gymnosperms
D. vascular
D
Give an example of the 3 groups in the protist kingdom
Animal-like:
Plant-like:
Fungus-like:
Animal-like: amoebas or paramecia
Plant-like: algae or diatoms
Fungus-like: slime molds or downy mildew
a sunflower turning toward the sun
a. phototropism
b. gravitropism
c. thigmotropism
d. hydrotropism
A