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Bacteria
#1 How many cells does bacteria have? one
#2 What are organisms without a nucleus called? prokaryotes
#3 How does bacteria reproduce? binary fission
#4 What are the three types of archaebacteria? heat lovers, salt lovers, methane makers
#5 Give an example of an organism that belongs to Kingdom Eubacteria. E.coli, , Streptococci , bacteria that converts milk to yogurt
Kingdom Protista
#1 Are members of Kingdom Protista prokaryotic or eukaryotic? eukaryotic
#2 Are protists single-celled, multi-celled, or both? both
#3 What are plant-like protists called? algae
#4 What are animal-like protists called? protozoans
#5 Give an example of a fungus-like protist. slime mold, water mold
Kingdom Fungi
#1 Do members of Kingdom Fungi have a nucleus? yes
#2 Do fungi reproduce sexually, asexually, or both? both
#3 Give an example of an organism from Kingdom Fungi. mold, mushrooms, yeast
#4 How do members of Fungi obtain their nutrients? use digestive juices and absorb the nutrients
#5 What are club-like fungi called? mushrooms
Kingodom Plantae
#1 Do plants have cell walls? yes
#2 Are plants heterotrophs, autotrophs, or both? autotrophs
#3 What process do plants use to obtain their nutrients? photosynthesis
#4 Why are plants green? Their cells have chloroplasts which contain chlorophyll
#5 What are the two stages of plant reproduction? sporophyte and gametophyte
Kingdom Animalia
#1 Are animals heterotrophs, autotrophs, or both? heterotrophs
#2 What two groups are animals classified into? vertebrates and invertebrates
#3 Why do animals depend on fungi and bacteria? to recycle nutrients found in dead organisms
#4 What do animals have that allow them to quickly respond to the environment? specialized sense organs
#5 Why are sponges considered simple animals? they don't move, no sense organs, but they are consumers
Final Question
Name four ways that humans impact animals. overhunting, pollution, habitat destruction, introduction of exotic species