Classification & Taxonomy Quiz
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9th - 12th Grade
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which of the following is a characteristic of organisms in the domain Archaea?
They have a nucleus.
They are prokaryotic.
They perform photosynthesis.
They have a cell wall made of cellulose.
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VA.BIO.6.d.
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 5 pts
How do new scientific discoveries affect classification systems?
They make classification systems obsolete.
They require classification systems to be adaptable.
They have no effect on classification systems.
They simplify classification systems.
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VA.BIO.6.f.
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
45 sec • 1 pt
Compare the cell structure of bacteria and eukaryotes.
Both have a nucleus.
Both have membrane-bound organelles.
Bacteria lack a nucleus, while eukaryotes have one.
Both have a cell wall made of chitin.
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VA.BIO.6.d.
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
Analyze the role of chloroplasts in plant cells and how this affects their classification.
Chloroplasts are responsible for cellular respiration, classifying plants as animals.
Chloroplasts are responsible for photosynthesis, classifying plants as autotrophs.
Chloroplasts store genetic material, classifying plants as prokaryotes.
Chloroplasts are involved in protein synthesis, classifying plants as fungi.
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VA.BIO.6.e.
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
45 sec • 5 pts
Predict how the discovery of a new organism with unique characteristics might affect current classification systems.
It would have no effect on current classification systems.
It might lead to the creation of a new domain or kingdom.
It would confirm the existing classification systems.
It would eliminate the need for classification systems.
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VA.BIO.6.f.
6.
REORDER QUESTION
1 min • 5 pts
Reorder the following taxon with 1 being the broadest and 5 being most specific
Domain
Class
Kingdom
Family
Genus
7.
DROPDOWN QUESTION
1 min • 2 pts
Scientific names are made up of an organism's (a) and (b) .
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