Characteristics of Living Things
What are living things made up of?
Cells
Living things that share similar characteristics are classified into _______.
Kingdoms
What are the TWO groups of fungi?
Multicellular and Unicellular
What are the two different groups in the protoctist kingdom?
Protozoa and Algae
Are bacteria multicellular or unicellular?
Unicellular
True or False: ALL living things are multicellular?
False, living things can be MULTIcellular or UNIcellular.
What kingdom is BOTH multicellular and unicellular?
Protoctists
What are the two types of multicellular fungi?
Fungi with Mushrooms, Moulds
What do protozoa feed on?
Like animals, they feed on other living things.
Where are bacteria found?
EVERYWHERE. They live inside other living things, in soil, in air, and in water.
What tool can we use to identify living things in the wild?
Field guides
What kingdoms include living things that can move?
Plants and Animals
How do yeasts get their food?
Yeasts make their own food.
Are algae multicellular or unicellular?
BOTH, they can be either unicellular or multicellular.
How do bacteria get their food?
What three life processes do living things carry out?
Nutrition, Reproduction, Sensitivity
What kingdoms include multicellular living things?
Plants, Animals, Fungi, Protoctists
What are 3 ways fungi are important for all living things?
Use them to make food (yeast), Fungi produce edible mushrooms, Fungi produce poisonous mushrooms, Fungi can produce skin diseases, Fungi decompose the remains of other living things.
Where do protozoa AND algae live?
Protozoa can live in water or inside living things. Algae ONLY live in water.
Is bacteria helpful or harmful to people?
Some bacteria is helpful to people. Harmful bacteria can cause diseases.
Name 5 devices that we use to observe and identify living things.
Binoculars, Telescopes, Diving Equipment, Magnifying Glass, Microscopes, Field Guides
Name all five kingdoms of living things.
Plants, Animals, Fungi, Protoctists, Bacteria
Why are fungi important to the life cycle of plants?
Fungi decompose the remains of other living things to make simple substances. Plants use simple substances (from the soil) to make their own food.
What group of protoctists can cause diseases?
Protozoa
Name one benefit of helpful bacteria. Name one consequence of harmful bacteria.
Helpful bacteria: Some bacteria make yogurt, others produce antibiotics.
Harmful bacteria: Somebacteria cause meningitis (disease), others cause tetanus (disease).