Taxonomy and Kingdom Classification Flashcard

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Which kingdom includes organisms that are multicellular, have cell walls, and make their own food through photosynthesis?

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Plantae

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What is the main purpose of the taxonomic system?

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To categorize organisms based on similarities and differences

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Which kingdom is responsible for decomposing dead organic matter in ecosystems?

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Fungi

Front

What is the first and broadest category in the taxonomic classification system?

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Kingdom

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Characteristic of organisms in the kingdom Animalia?

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They are multicellular and lack cell walls

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Which taxonomic rank comes directly below 'Class' in the hierarchy?

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Order

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How do bacteria in the human digestive system benefit the ecosystem of the human body?

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They help break down food and aid digestion.

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Classify the following organisms into the correct kingdom: mushroom, oak tree, salmon, E. coli.

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Fungi, Plantae, Animalia, Bacteria

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Describe the role of fungi in nutrient cycling within an ecosystem.

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They decompose dead matter, returning nutrients to the soil.

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Unicellular organism lacking a nucleus, surviving in extreme environments. Which kingdom?

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Archaebacteria