Kingdom Flashcard Review

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What are Archaebacteria?

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Archaebacteria are a group of microorganisms that are prokaryotic and often live in extreme environments such as hot springs and salt lakes.

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Which kingdom's organisms often live in super harsh environments?

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Archaebacteria.

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What type of cells do Bacteria have?

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Bacteria are prokaryotic cells, meaning they do not have a nucleus.

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What is the defining characteristic of Fungi?

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Fungi are eukaryotic, multicellular, heterotrophic organisms with cell walls made of chitin.

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Which kingdom contains only multicellular, heterotrophic organisms with no cell walls?

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Animalia.

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What is the main difference between prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells?

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Prokaryotic cells do not have a nucleus, while eukaryotic cells do.

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What are the four main kingdoms of life?

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The four main kingdoms are Animalia, Plantae, Fungi, and Protista.

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What type of organisms are found in the Plantae kingdom?

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Plantae consists of multicellular, eukaryotic organisms that are autotrophic and have cell walls made of cellulose.

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What is a heterotrophic organism?

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A heterotrophic organism is one that cannot produce its own food and must consume other organisms for energy.

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What is the role of fungi in the ecosystem?

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Fungi play a crucial role in decomposition, breaking down dead organic matter and recycling nutrients back into the ecosystem.