Binomial Nomenclature and Cladograms

​May 13^th

​Important info:

Unit 14 Exam - Classification:

Thursday 4/17

Multiple Choice

The enzyme lactase will break down the sugar lactose into which of the following components?

• amino acids

• nucleic acids

• monosaccharides

• phospholipids

Multiple Choice

What kind of genetically modified crops would be most successful in wet-tropical countries that are overcrowded?

• crops that are drought- and pest-resistant

• high-yield crops that do not need a lot of sunshine

• high-yield crops that are pest-resistant

• crops that are drought-resistant and need a lot of sunshine

Multiple Choice

An amoeba, an oak tree, a squirrel and a mildew are all classified in the same…

• Domain

• Kingdom

• Genus

• Species

Multiple Choice

The five-kingdom system of classification reflects the idea that all organisms can be separated into two main groups: prokaryotes and eukaryotes. The new six-kingdoms system recognizes three broader groups called domains, that include six kingdoms. How does the domain Eukarya differ from the other two domains?

• All organisms in the domain are heterotrophic

• All organisms in the domain are multicellular

• All organism in the domain have cells that contain a nucleus and membrane-bound organelles

• All organism in the domain have cells that lack a nucleus and membrane-bound organelles

Multiple Choice

A certain organism has many cells, each containing a nucleus. If the organisms makes its own food, it would be classified as….

• A bacterium

• A fungus

• An animal

• A plant

Multiple Choice

Which of the following taxonomic categories is the broadest (less specific)?

• Kingdom

• Genus

• Class

• Species

Multiple Choice

Which of the following taxonomic categories is the narrowest (more specific)?

• Kingdom

• Genus

• Class

• Species

Drag and Drop

The lowest level of classification that a human and ostrich share is ​

Placeholder

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Drag these tiles and drop them in the correct blank above

Phylum (Chordata)

Domain (Eukarya)

Order