Classification and Taxonomy Quiz

What are the three domains of life?

• Autotrophs, Heterotrophs, Protists

• Plants, Animals, Fungi

• Bacteria, Archaea, Eukarya

• Prokaryotes, Eukaryotes, Multicellular organisms

Which domain includes extremophiles such as thermophiles and methanogens?

• Protista

• Archaea

• Bacteria

• Eukarya

Which kingdom includes organisms that can be both autotrophs and heterotrophs?

• Animalia

• Protista

• Plantae

• Fungi

What is the scientific name for the mountain lion?

• Felis concolor

• Puma concolor

• Panthera leo

• Felis catus

What is the specific epithet in the scientific name Felis concolor?

• Felis

• Concolor

• Puma

• Felis concolor

Which domain includes prokaryotic organisms?

• Eukarya

• Archaea

• Animalia

• Protista

What is the carbohydrate that makes up the cell walls of fungi?

• Cellulose

• Glucose

• Starch

• Chitin

What is the most specific level of classification for an organism?

• Species

• Genus

• Class

• Phylum