Zoology Ch 17 What is an Animal

Front

What is the broadest taxonomic rank in biological classification?

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Domain

Front

What are the two main types of nutrition in organisms?

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Autotrophic and Heterotrophic

Front

Which kingdom includes organisms that are primarily unicellular and eukaryotic?

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Protista

Front

What is the primary characteristic that distinguishes the Kingdom Animalia from other kingdoms?

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Animals are multicellular, heterotrophic organisms that lack cell walls.

Front

What is the difference between Eukarya and Bacteria?

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Eukarya have membrane-bound organelles and a nucleus, while Bacteria are prokaryotic and lack these features.

Front

What type of organisms are included in the Kingdom Fungi?

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Multicellular and unicellular heterotrophs that absorb nutrients from their environment.

Front

What is a defining feature of viruses?

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Viruses are acellular and require a host cell to replicate.

Front

Which domain includes organisms that can survive in extreme environments?

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Archaea

Front

What is the significance of the term 'autotroph'?

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Autotrophs are organisms that produce their own food, typically through photosynthesis or chemosynthesis.

Front

What is the role of decomposers in an ecosystem?

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Decomposers break down dead organic matter, recycling nutrients back into the ecosystem.