Clade Characteristic Flashcard

Front

What kingdom includes unicellular organisms and common bacteria like E. Coli and salmonella?

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Eubacteria

Front

What is the 'Junk Drawer' kingdom that can be either a heterotroph or an autotroph and is mostly unicellular?

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Protista

Front

Which kingdom do prokaryotic organisms that can be controlled with antibiotics belong to?

Back

Eubacteria

Front

What kingdom do multicellular, eukaryotic decomposers that rely on other organisms for nutrition belong to?

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Fungi

Front

Which of the following is not one of the 6 kingdom names: Plantae, Archaebacteria, Bacteria, or Protista?

Back

Bacteria

Front

What is the defining characteristic of organisms in the kingdom Archaebacteria?

Back

They are prokaryotic and often live in extreme environments.

Front

What type of organisms are included in the kingdom Fungi?

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Multicellular and unicellular decomposers that absorb nutrients from organic matter.

Front

What is a key feature of the kingdom Plantae?

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Organisms that are autotrophic and perform photosynthesis.

Front

What distinguishes the kingdom Animalia from other kingdoms?

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Organisms that are multicellular, heterotrophic, and lack cell walls.

Front

What is the primary role of decomposers in an ecosystem?

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To break down dead organic matter and recycle nutrients.