Domains and Kingdoms of Life Quiz

What characteristics define the kingdom Archaebacteria?

• Multicellular, eukaryotic organisms found in diverse ecosystems.

• Unicellular, prokaryotic organisms found in extreme ecosystems.

• Unicellular, eukaryotic organisms found in moderate environments.

• Multicellular, prokaryotic organisms found in aquatic ecosystems.

What is the importance of classification in biology?

• Classification helps scientists organize living things based on similarities, making it easier to study and communicate about organisms.

• Classification is used to determine the age of fossils and ancient organisms.

• Classification allows scientists to create new species through genetic engineering.

• Classification is primarily concerned with the physical appearance of organisms.

What is the role of fungi in ecosystems?

• Fungi produce oxygen for plants.

• Fungi decompose organic matter, recycling nutrients back into the ecosystem.

• Fungi are primary producers in food chains.

• Fungi cause diseases in plants and animals.

What is the difference between Archaebacteria and Eubacteria?

• Archaebacteria are more common than Eubacteria.

• Eubacteria are often found in extreme environments.

• Archaebacteria are often found in extreme environments and have distinct biochemistry compared to Eubacteria.

• Eubacteria have distinct biochemistry compared to Archaebacteria.

What type of organisms are found in the kingdom Plantae?

• Unicellular, prokaryotic organisms that perform photosynthesis.

• Multicellular, eukaryotic organisms that perform photosynthesis.

• Multicellular, prokaryotic organisms that absorb nutrients.

• Unicellular, eukaryotic organisms that perform chemosynthesis.

Which kingdom is prokaryotic?

• Archaebacteria and Eubacteria

• Fungi

• Plantae

• Animalia

What is an example of a unicellular organism?

• Bacteria

• Fungi

• Mammals

• Plants

In which kingdom would you find mushrooms?

• Plantae

• Animalia

• Fungi

• Protista

What is taxonomy?

• Taxonomy is the study of classifying organisms.

• Taxonomy is the study of animal behavior.

• Taxonomy is the study of plant growth.

• Taxonomy is the study of environmental changes.

What are the three domains of life?

• Bacteria, Archaea, and Eukarya.

• Bacteria, Fungi, and Plantae.

• Archaea, Eukarya, and Protista.

• Bacteria, Viruses, and Eukarya.