Kingdoms of Life Exploration

Which kingdom includes multicellular organisms that can typically move and respond to their environment?

• Plantae

• Animalia

• Fungi

• Protista

Organisms in the kingdom Fungi are unique because they:

• Can photosynthesize

• Have a backbone

• Absorb nutrients from their environment

• Are mostly unicellular

Which kingdom is characterized by organisms that are unicellular, can have animal-like or plant-like characteristics, and are often found in aquatic environments?

• Monera

• Protista

• Fungi

• Archaea

What is the main difference between the kingdoms Plantae and Animalia?

• Plantae can move, but Animalia cannot

• Animalia can reproduce, but Plantae cannot

• Plantae can photosynthesize, but Animalia cannot

• Animalia are unicellular, but Plantae are multicellular

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Which kingdom consists of prokaryotic organisms that do not have a nucleus?

• Eukarya

• Protista

• Bacteria

• Fungi

The kingdom Archaea contains organisms that:

• Are similar to plants

• Live in extreme environments

• Are multicellular animals

• Can photosynthesize

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of the kingdom Plantae?

• Eukaryotic cells

• Cell walls made of cellulose

• Ability to move from place to place

• Chlorophyll for photosynthesis

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In which kingdom would you classify mushrooms?

• Plantae

• Animalia

• Fungi

• Protista

Which kingdom is known for its members' ability to adapt to various environments, including soil, water, and inside other organisms?

• Plantae

• Animalia

• Fungi

• Bacteria

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What distinguishes the organisms in the kingdom Eukarya from those in other kingdoms?

• They are all multicellular

• They all have a nucleus in their cells

• They all live in water

• They all have cell walls