Members of kingdom Animalia depend on bacteria and fungi because bacteria and fungi

recycle nutrients in dead organisms.

Why did Linnaeus use Latin words to name organisms?

It was the language of scientists at that time.

The eight levels of classification, from general to specific, are

doma, kingdom, phylum, class, order, family, genus, species.

Carolus Linnaeus is known for

founding the science of taxonomy.

maintenance of a stable internal environment

Which of the following is a species?

organisms that can mate with and produce fertile offspring

Why does binomial nomenclature help scientists communicate about an organism?

An organism can have only one scientific name.

the scientific study of how living things are classified

Why do scientists organize living things into groups?

The organisms are easier to study.

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1
Members of kingdom Animalia depend on bacteria and fungi because bacteria and fungi
are useful for animal habitats.
use sunlight to produce sugar.
recycle nutrients in dead organisms.
do not perform photosynthesis.
2
Why did Linnaeus use Latin words to name organisms?
He wanted other scientists to learn Latin.
Latin names are more scientific
It was his native language.
It was the language of scientists at that time.
3
Which statement describes how the scientific name of an organism is written?
genus-species
species-genus
family-class
domain-species
4
The eight levels of classification, from general to specific, are
dom, kingdom, class, order, phylum, family, genus, species.
doma, kingdom, phylum, class, order, family, genus, species.
dom, kingdom, class, phylum, order, family, genus, species.
doma, kingdom, phylum, class, family, order, genus, species.
5
What method of obtaining nutrition does fungi do that plants do not do?
fungi are autotrophs
fungi are heterotrophs
fungi are both autotrophs and heterotrophs
none of these are true
6
Carolus Linnaeus is known for
founding the science of taxonomy.
discovering Tyrannosaurus rex.
discovering retractable claws.
identifying the characteristics of rare species.
7
What can you find out by working through a dichotomous key in order?
the identity of an organism
when a species first appeared on Earth
how many birds migrate north to south in winter
how long slime mold can live
8
What is homeostasis?
maintenance of a stable internal environment
maintenance of a changing internal environment
maintenance of a changing external environment
maintenance of a stable external environment
9
Which of the following is a species?
organisms that can mate with and produce fertile offspring
organisms that perform a certain function in an environment
all the organisms that live and interact in an environment
the organisms that belong to the domain Eukarya
10
What do gravity, sounds, and light have in common?
They are necessary for survival.
They are examples of stimuli.
They are experiences all organisms share.
They are characteristics of life.
11
What do most of the chemical reactions involved in metabolism require?
carbohydrates
proteins
phospholipids
water
12
How do fungi take in and use nutrients from their surroundings?
They absorb and chew them.
They absorb and digest them.
They capture and kill them.
They chop and swallow them
13
Why does binomial nomenclature help scientists communicate about an organism?
Scientists refer to a kingdom when using a scientific name.
It can mean any organism in a kingdom.
It represents an organism’s common name.
An organism can have only one scientific name.
14
Which is the most important characteristic that biologists use to classify animals?
the animal's body structure
how long the animal lives
population size of the animals
where the animal lives
15
What is the closest relative of Canis lupus?
Felis tigris
Canis familiaris
Equus zebra
Quercus alba
16
An organism is made of many eukaryotic cells and is also a heterotroph.
plant kingdom
animal kingdom
domain bacteria
domain Archaea
17
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic that all life shares?
grows and develops
requires oxygen
made of one or more cells
needs a source of energy
18
What is the main difference between Eukarya and the other domains?
Eukarya has a nucleus
Eukarya has a cell membrane
Eukarya is all single celled
Eukarya is prokaryotic
19
What is taxonomy?
the process used by geologists to classify rocks
the scientific study of how living things are classified
the process of observing an organism’s behavior
the name of Aristotle’s classification system
20
Into which three domains can all organisms be grouped?
plants, animals, and fungi
mammals, amphibians, and reptiles
bacteria, archaea, and eukarya
bacteria, protists, and fungi
21
What happened that made it necessary for scientists to adapt the classification system?
They learned to write clearly.
They discovered Euglena.
They discovered new organisms
They started using photography.
22
What is the passing of traits from parent to offspring called?
heredity
homeostasis
DNA
asexual reproduction
23
Why do scientists organize living things into groups?
The organisms are easier to study.
They can make sense of the variety of rocks on Earth.
They can find them in the wild more easily
24
Which is the broadest classification level?
phylum
species
domain
kingdom
25
The absence of a nucleus and most other organelles is characteristic of cells in which group?
domain Archaea only
domain Eukarya only
domain Bacteria only
domains Archaea and Bacteria

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