Taxonomy Test Corrections

Which trait is common to both Eubacteria and Archaebacteria?

• Multicellular

• Lacking a nucleus

• Reproduces sexually

• Contains chlorophyll

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NGSS.MS-LS4-2

Which of the following organisms should the students classify as a protist? A. A paramecium, a single celled organism with elaborate organelles that is free living and moves through liquids by moving its cilia and feeds on bacteria B. A bread mold, a decomposer that consists of tangled masses of cell filaments and reproduces sexually C. A sponge, an aquatic, multicellular organism with a body that is shaped like a hollow cylinder that can reproduce sexually or asexually D. A hydra, an organism that exists only as a small polyp, lives in fresh water, can live attached to the ground or can travel by floating and can reproduce sexually or asexually

• A paramecium

• A bread mold

• A sponge

• A hydra

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NGSS.MS-LS1-1

What type of nutrition is associated with Kingdom: Fungi according to the table?

• A. Autotrophic

• B. Heterotrophic

• C. Photosynthetic

• D. Chemotrophic

What is the main characteristic of Kingdom 2 in terms of nutrition?

• A. Autotrophic

• B. Heterotrophic

• C. Saprophytic

• D. Parasitic

In the ocean ecosystem diagram, which organism is at the top of the food chain?

• Penguin

• Killer whale

• Cod

• Krill

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NGSS.MS-LS2-3

NGSS.MS-LS2-1

Fill in the blank: In the ocean ecosystem, the _______ feeds on the squid.

• Leopard seal

• Elephant seal

• Killer whale

• Cod

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NGSS.MS-LS2-3

NGSS.MS-LS2-1

NGSS.MS-LS2-4

Which organism in the diagram is a primary producer?

• Phytoplankton

• Cod

• Squid

• Leopard seal

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NGSS.MS-LS2-3

NGSS.MS-LS1-6

NGSS.MS-LS2-1

Fill in the blank: The energy flow in the ocean ecosystem starts with _______.

• A. Zooplankton

• B. Phytoplankton

• C. Krill

• D. Cod

Which organism feeds directly on the zooplankton in the diagram?

• Squid

• Cod

• Leopard seal

• Penguin

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NGSS.MS-LS2-3

Fill in the blank: The _______ is at the base of the food chain in the ocean ecosystem.

• A. Zooplankton

• B. Phytoplankton

• C. Krill

• D. Cod

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NGSS.MS-LS2-3

NGSS.MS-LS1-6