Topic 10: Taxonomy Quizs

genus

• a group of similar, closely related organisms

• a classification of living organisms based on their habitat

• a type of cellular structure in organisms

• a method of reproduction in plants

taxonomy

• branch of biology that studies the behavior of organisms

• branch of biology that focuses on the evolution of species

• branch of biology in which organisms are named and organized based on shared traits

• branch of biology that examines the genetic makeup of organisms

eukaryote

• Organism that has a nucleus in each cell that contains its genetic material.

• Single-celled organism without a nucleus.

• Organism that reproduces asexually only.

• Organism that can survive in extreme environments.

prokaryote

• Organism whose cells lack a nucleus and whose genetic material floats freely in the cells.

• Organism with a defined nucleus and membrane-bound organelles.

• Multicellular organism with complex cellular structures.

• Single-celled organism that reproduces sexually.

protist

• An organism that doesn’t belong to any other kingdom.

• A type of bacteria that can photosynthesize.

• A multicellular organism that lives in water.

• A simple organism that is always harmful to humans.

nucleus

• Structure within a cell that contains the genetic material that controls many cell activities.

• A part of the cell responsible for energy production.

• The outer layer of the cell that protects it from the environment.

• A structure that helps in the synthesis of proteins.

domain

• the most general level of organism classification

• a specific type of organism

• a classification of species

• a method of genetic analysis

binomial nomenclature

• a system in which each type of organism is given a Latinized scientific name with two terms

• a method for classifying organisms based on their habitat

• a technique for determining the age of fossils

• a way to categorize organisms by their color and size

decompose

• To break down wastes and remains, returning nutrients to the ecosystem.

• To combine different materials into a single entity.

• To create new substances through chemical reactions.

• To preserve organic matter for future use.

classification

• the process of identifying organisms by their physical characteristics

• the categorizing of organisms based on similarities and differences

• the study of how organisms interact with their environment

• the method of determining the age of organisms