10.1 Classification

The most general group of classification

• Class

• Phylum

• Genus

• Domain

Which of the following is NOT one of the 3 domains?

• bacteria

• archaebacteria

• viruses

• eukaryotes

Viruses are NOT living because they do not...

• have genetic material (like DNA)

• reproduce independently

• adapt

• respond to their environment

In the scientific name "Tyrannosaurus rex", Tyrannosaurus is the...

• Domain

• Genus

• Order

• Species

Which are thought to be the first photosynthesizers?

• staphylococcus

• thermophiles

• cyanobacteria

• methanogens

Which of the following applies ONLY to prokaryotes?

• have cell membranes

• use DNA as genetic material

• divide by binary fission

• contain membrane-bound organelles

Which of the following ONLY applies to eukaryotes?

• have cell membranes

• use DNA as genetic material

• divide by binary fission

• contain membrane-bound organelles

So many ecological communities depend on prokaryotes. Which term describes the bacterial community inhabiting our own bodies that help keep us healthy?

• microbiome

• biofilm

• methanogens

• cyanobacteria

Bacteria come in many shapes. This picture shows a...

• coccus

• bacillus

• spirillum

The coronavirus has single-stranded RNA instead of DNA. It is a(n)...

• retrovirus

• double-stranded virus

• adenovirus

• mimivirus