Revision test #3- Classification of Living things

The science of classifying and naming organisms best explains______________.

• Cell

• Taxonomy

• Nomenclature

The 2-part naming system developed by Linnaeus is known as:

• Dichotomous Key

• Taxonomy

• Binomial Nomenclature

What term describes a single-celled organism that lacks a membrane-bound nucleus, mitochondria, or any other membrane -bound organelle?

• Prokaryote

• Nucleus

• Eukaryote

Some yeast, sugar and water are mixed in a test-tube. The diagram shows the test-tube at start and after one hour. Which process causes this change.

• Growth

• Respiration

• Sensitivity

Use the key to identify the animal shown in the diagram.

• Argyroneta

• Asellus

• Dytiscus

Use the key to identify the bird shown in the diagram.

• Avocet

• Heron

• Little grebe

During the process of nutrition, all organisms need to absorb mineral ions and water from their environment. Which other substances do plants and animals need to absorb during this process? Use the table to answer the question.

• A

• B

• C

• D

The figure below shows how fish react when the glass on one side of an aquarium tank is tapped with a finger.

What characteristics of living organisms does this demonstrate?

• excretion and movemebt

• excretion and nutrition

• irritability and movement

Classify humans according to the hierarchy of classification.

A. Kingdom__________________

B. Phylum____________________

C. Class_______________________

D. Order______________________

E. Family______________________

F. Genus______________________

G. Species______________________

H. Scientific Name: _____________________

How are most living things classified scientifically?

• By Family and genus

• by Genus and Species

• By Kngdom and Phylum