Unit 2: Taxonomy

Classroom Review

1.Which type of cells lack a nuclear membrane?A) Fungal

B) PseudopodiaC) EukaryoticD) Prokaryotic

2. Eukaryotic cellsA) have a membrane bound organelles.B) are autotrophs.C) are the cells of bacteria.D) are dead cells.

3. Protista are usuallyA- prokaryotesB- autotrophesC- unicellularD- bacteria

4. Organisms that have “tissue” must be

A- eukaryotes B- multicellular C- heterotrophs D- All of the above

5. The need of a microscope to see an organism is a good indicator that the organism is

A- eukaryotic B- multicellular C- heterotrophic D- unicellular

6. Which term accurately describes this image A- abiotic B- multicellular C- heterotrophic D- unicellular

7. Which describes a similarity between autotroph and heterotroph?A) Both are plantsB) Both are animalsC) Both describe the size of the organismD) Both describe the mode of obtaining energy

8. Which correctly defines the difference between autotroph and heterotroph?

A) Autotrophes are consumers; heterotrophs are producers

B) Autotrophs are decomposers; heterotrophs are omnivores

C) Autotrophs use photosynthesis and cellular respiration; heterotrophs only use cellular respiration.

D) Autotrophs are unicellular; heterotrophs are multicellular

9. Which type of reproduction produces offspring that are genetically identical to its one parent?

A)SexualB)AsexualC)ConjugationD)Phylogeny

10. Which is an advantage of asexual reproduction?

A) Offspring is a combination of two parentsB) Greater biodiversityC) Produces offspring quicklyD) Mating rituals increase rate of adaptations

11. Which is an advantage of sexual reproduction?

A) Able to reproduce when climate is optimalB) Greater biodiversityC) Produces offspring quicklyD) Energy is conserved

12.Which lists the levels of organization in order from largest to smallest?

A) Species, Genus, Family, Order, Class, Phylum, Kingdom, Domain

B) Kingdom, Phylum, Class, Order, Family, Genus, Species, Domain

C) Kingdom, Domain, Phylum, Class, Order, Family, Genus, Species

D) Domain, Kingdom, Phylum, Class, Order, Family, Genus, Species

13. Which taxonomic level has species that are the MOST similar?

A)DomainB)GenusC)ClassD)Family

14. Organisms are classified based on similar

A) namesB) behaviorsC) habitatD) DNA sequences

15. The picture below shows a unicellular organism. Which Domain would this organism most likely be classified as?

A) Archae B) Fungi C) Eukarya D) Protista

16. Which Domain has organisms with cells that have a nucleus?A) EubacteriaB) ProkaryaC) ArchaeD) Eukarya

17. Which KINGDOM would the bacteria that causes strep throat belong to?

A) EubacteriaB) ArchaebacteriaC) FungiD) Eukarya

18. Which domain would humans belong to?

A) EubacteriaB) ArchaebacteriaC) FungiD) Eukarya

19. An organism is prokaryotic, has cell wall made with peptidoglycan, is unicellular and tends to live in mild environments. Which Kingdom should this organism be classified as? A) Archaebacteria B) Protista C) Eubacteria D) Fungi

20. Which is a benefit of organisms in eubacteria?

A) help our digestive system B) make food products C) decompose waste D) all of the above

21) Which is an example of a Eubacteria? A) mushroom B) e. coli C) amoeba D) algae

22. Which habitat would an archaebacteria most likely be discovered? A) Lava B) Refridgerator C) Arm pit D) Soil

23. Which characteristic do the organisms in Kingdom Eubacteria and Kingdom Archaebacteria share? A) Habitat B) Prokaryote C) Multicellular D) Autotrophs

24. An organism is prokaryotic, has cell wall lacking peptidoglycan, is unicellular and tends to live in harsh environments. Which Kingdom should this organism be classified as? A) Archaebacteria B) Protista C) Eubacteria D) Fungi

25. Which set of organisms are classified as Fungi? A) Euglena, Amoeba and Paramecium B) Flies, mosquitos and bees C) Yeast, mushrooms and mold D) E.coli, Lactobacillus and Staphylococcus

26. An organism is eukaryotic, has cell wall made with chitin, is usually multicellular and is a heterotroph. Which Kingdom should this organism be classified as?

A) Plantae B) Protista C) Fungi D) Animalia

27. Fungi are beneficial to humans by causing A) athletes foot B) potato blight C) variety of foods D) allergic reactions

28. How do all organisms in Kingdom Plantae obtain energy for survival?

A) Cellular respirationB) PhotosynthesisC) DecompositionD) Minerals from the soil

29. Which organ is present in all plants?

A)RootsB)StemsC)LeavesD)All of the above

30. An organism is eukaryotic, has cell wall made with cellulose, multicellular and is an autotroph. Which Kingdom should this organism be classified as?

A) Plantae B) Protista C) Fungi D) Animalia

31. The organisms pictured below should be classified into which kingdom?

A) Plantae B) Protista C) Eubacteria D) Animalia

32. Which characteristic differentiates organisms in Kingdom Protista from those in Kingdom Eubacteria

A) cell membrane B) motile C) nucleus D) heterotroph

33. An organism is eukaryotic, has cell wall made with cellulose, is unicellular and can be an autotroph or a heterotroph. These organisms are further classified by how they move. Which Kingdom should this organism be classified as?

A) Plantae B) Protista C) Eubacteria D) Animalia

34. An organism is eukaryotic, lacks a cell wall, is multicellular and is a heterotroph. Which Kingdom should this organism be classified as?

A) Plantae B) Archaebacteria C) Fungi D) Animalia

35. Which characteristic differentiates K. Animalia from K. Plantae?

a) multicellularb) cell wallc) eukaryoticd) size

36. Which characteristic do organisms in Kingdom Animalia share with organisms in Kingdom Fungi?

a) Heterotrophb) Cell wallc) Decomposersd) Habitat is a warm moist environment

37. A dichotomous key is used to:A) locate an organismB) identify an organismC) divide a kingdomD) interbreed species

38. Which molecule would be most helpful in classifying a species?

A) CarbohydrateB) ProteinC) Fatty acidD) DNA

39. Which pair of organisms would be most genetically similar?

A) Bear and a WhaleB) Euglena and a TreeC) Portabello mushroom and E. coliD) Amoeba and black mold

40. Which taxomomic group would contain species that have the LEAST similar DNA sequences?

A) PhylumB) FamilyC) GenusD) Kingdom