Life Science Review

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What is a Primary Consumer?

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A Primary Consumer is an organism that eats producers (plants) in a food web. They are typically herbivores.

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What are Fungi?

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Fungi are plant-like organisms that absorb nutrients from organic matter. They are not classified as plants.

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What is a phenotype?

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A phenotype is the physical appearance or observable characteristics of an organism, determined by its genotype.

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How many Domains are there in the classification of life?

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There are 3 Domains: Bacteria, Archaea, and Eukarya.

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What are the two categories in a scientific name?

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A scientific name consists of two categories: Genus and Species.

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What is a Decomposer?

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A Decomposer is an organism that breaks down dead organic material, returning nutrients to the ecosystem.

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What is a Producer?

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A Producer is an organism that can make its own food through photosynthesis, such as plants.

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What is a Secondary Consumer?

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A Secondary Consumer is an organism that eats primary consumers; they can be carnivores or omnivores.

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What is Genotype?

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Genotype is the genetic makeup of an organism, which determines its traits.

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What is the difference between a Genus and a Species?

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Genus is the first part of a scientific name that groups together species with similar characteristics, while Species is the second part that identifies the specific organism.