Taxonomy Post Assessment

All of the following are reasons that a standardized taxonomic system is important to the scientific community EXCEPT -

• scientists worldwide can classify organisms using common nomenclature.

• it allows scientists to study the evolutionary history of organisms.

• the system provides a two name identification that is easier to remember than a common name

• close taxonomic relationships provide insight into shared genetic relationships.

A student examines a sample of pond water under a microscope and observes a single-celled heterotrophic eukaryote swimming through the water. To which of the following Kingdoms does this organism most likely belong?

• Protista

• Fungi

• Plantae

• Bacteria

A Venn Diagram comparing two groups of organisms is provided. Which of the following conclusions is correct about the members of Group A and Group B?

• Group A members belong to Domain Eukarya, and Group B members belong to Kingdom Fungi.

• Group A members belong to Kingdom Plantae, and Group B members belong to Domain Bacteria.

• Group A members belong to Kingdom Fungi, and Group B members belong to Domain Archaea.

• Group A members belong to Domain Eukarya, and Group B members belong to Kingdom Plantae.

A table showing examples of organisms from different groups is provided. According to this information, the house cat is most closely related to the —

• wolf

• mockingbird

• butterfly

• lynx

While fungi and plants share many similarities, fungi are unique in that they -

• are heterotrophs.

• contain cell walls.

• have eukaryotic cells.

• reproduce sexually.

An organism has the following characteristics: - Eukaryotic - Multicellular - Does not carry out photosynthesis - No cell walls - Reproduces sexually Which of the following classifications most correctly describes this organism?

• Domain Eukarya – Kingdom Animalia

• Domain Eukarya – Kingdom Fungi

• Domain Bacteria – Kingdom Eubacteria

• Domain Archaea – Kingdom Archaeabacteria

Members of Kingdoms Plantae and Animalia are similar in that they both –

• are heterotrophs.

• have eukaryotic cells.

• are unicellular.

• contain cell walls.

A table of information about an organism is provided. Organism Characteristics - Cell Number: Unicellular - Cell Type: Prokaryotic - Nutrition: Heterotrophic - Body Covering: Peptidoglycan To which of the following Kingdoms does the organism most likely belong?

• Plantae

• Protista

• Eubacteria

• Archaebacteria