3-3 Kingdoms of Life Independent Packet

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What are the four main kingdoms of life?

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Plantae, Animalia, Fungi, Protista.

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What is the defining characteristic of the Plantae kingdom?

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Organisms in the Plantae kingdom are multicellular autotrophs that perform photosynthesis.

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What type of organisms belong to the kingdom Fungi?

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Heterotrophic organisms with cell walls made of chitin.

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What is a key feature of the kingdom Animalia?

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Organisms in the Animalia kingdom are multicellular heterotrophs that do not have cell walls.

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What distinguishes Archaebacteria from Eubacteria?

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Archaebacteria are often extremophiles and have unique cell membrane lipids.

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What is the primary mode of nutrition for organisms in the Fungi kingdom?

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Heterotrophy, primarily through absorption.

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What type of organisms are included in the Protista kingdom?

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Mostly unicellular organisms, some multicellular, that can be autotrophic or heterotrophic.

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What is the significance of cellulose in the Plantae kingdom?

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Cellulose is a key component of the cell walls in plants, providing structure and support.

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What are thermophiles?

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Organisms that thrive in extremely hot environments, often classified under Archaebacteria.

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What is a Venn Diagram used for in biology?

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To compare and contrast different groups or kingdoms of organisms.