Classification Vocabulary Quiz

A unicellular organism that lacks a nucleus and membrane bound organelles.

• Heterotroph

• Prokaryote

• Eukaryote

• Autotroph

A cell that contains a nucleus and membrane bound organelles.

• Prokaryote

• Autotroph

• Heterotroph

• Eukaryote

Tags

NGSS.MS-LS1-1

NGSS.MS-LS1-2

An organism, such as a plant, that produces its own food.

• Prokaryote

• Eukaryote

• Autotroph

• Heterotroph

Tags

NGSS.MS-LS1-6

An organism that obtains energy from the foods it consumes; also called a consumer

• Heterotroph

• Prokaryote

• Eukaryote

• Autotroph

An organism made up of only one cell.

• Multi-Cellular

• Cellular

• Unicellular

• Diverse Cellular

Tags

NGSS.MS-LS1-1

An organism made up of many cells.

• Unicellular

• Multi-Cellular

• Cellular

• Diverse Cellular

Tags

NGSS.MS-LS1-1

NGSS.MS-LS1-3

A type of reproduction that involves 2 parents and produces offspring the are genetically different from the parents.

• Asexual Reproduction

• Sexual Reproduction

• Spore Reproduction

• Hydra Reproduction

Tags

NGSS.MS-LS3-2

A type of reproduction that involves 1 parent and produces offspring that are genetically identical to the parent.

• Asexual Reproduction

• Sexual Reproduction

• Scientific Reproduction

• Ecological Reproduction

Tags

NGSS.MS-LS3-2

The process of grouping things based on their similarities. Scientist group organisms based on common characteristics.

• Genus

• Taxonomy

• Species

• Classification

The scientific study of how living things are classified.

• Genus

• Taxonomy

• Classification

• Species