NG Domains and Kingdoms of Life Reading Quiz

What is the primary characteristic that distinguishes organisms in the domain Bacteria?

• Presence of a nucleus

• Lack of a nucleus

• Multicellular structure

• Presence of chloroplasts

Which of the following organisms is classified as a eukaryote?

• Staphylococcus

• Fungi

• Viruses

• Protozoa

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Identify the kingdom that includes organisms with cell walls made of chitin.

• Plantae

• Animalia

• Fungi

• Protista

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Which domain includes organisms that can live in extreme environments like hot springs?

• Bacteria

• Eukarya

• Archaea

• Protista

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Explain why algae are classified as plant-like protists.

• They are multicellular and have cell walls made of cellulose.

• They contain chloroplasts and perform photosynthesis.

• They are heterotrophic and feed on decomposing matter.

• They have a nucleus and lack chloroplasts.

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Compare the cell wall composition of Bacteria and Archaea.

• Both have cell walls made of cellulose.

• Bacteria have peptidoglycan, while Archaea do not.

• Both lack cell walls.

• Archaea have peptidoglycan, while Bacteria do not.

Why are organisms in the kingdom Animalia considered heterotrophic?

• They produce their own food through photosynthesis.

• They have cell walls and chloroplasts.

• They obtain nutrients by consuming other organisms.

• They have cell walls made of chitin.

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What is the role of chloroplasts in plant-like protists and plants?

• Chloroplasts are responsible for cellular respiration.

• Chloroplasts store genetic information.

• Chloroplasts are involved in photosynthesis, converting light energy into chemical energy.

• Chloroplasts provide structural support to the cell.

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Which of the following organisms is an example of a heterotrophic eukaryote?

• Green algae

• Mushroom

• Fern

• E. Coli

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True or False: Bacteria are single-celled organisms that pretty much live everywhere

• True

• False

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