Domains and Kingdoms

Organisms classified as fungi have unique characteristics. Which of the following characteristics is found only in organisms classified in the kingdom fungi?

• single cells without a nucleus

• multicellular with chloroplasts

• multicellular filaments that absorb nutrients

• colonies of single, photosynthetic cells that reproduce asexually

Which kingdoms have photosynthetic organisms?

• fungi and plants

• fungi and protists

• protists and plants

• plants and animals

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NGSS.MS-LS1-6

Some characteristics of a recently discovered organism are listed in the following table. Based on the given characteristics, this organism would be classified in which kingdom?

• Eubacteria

• Fungi

• Plantae

• Animlia

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NGSS.MS-LS4-2

The diagram shows some characteristics of the four eukaryotic kingdoms. Which of these is the plant kingdom?

• Kingdom 1

• Kingdom 2

• Kingdom 3

• Kingdom 4

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NGSS.MS-LS4-2

An organism that can make its own food may be classified into one of several kingdoms, depending on other characteristics. Based on this information, in which of the following kingdoms would this organism NOT be

classified?

• Eubacteria

• Plantae

• Protista

• Fungi

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NGSS.MS-LS1-6

The absence of a distinct nucleus and most other cellular organelles is characteristic of cells in which of the

following groups?

• Domain Archaea only

• Domain Bacteria only

• Domain Eukarya only

• Domains Archaea and Bacteria

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NGSS.MS-LS4-2

A scientist recently discovered a brand new organism. The organism is multicellular, is eukaryotic, and is a

heterotroph. Which kingdom may this organism belong to?

• Kingdom Archaebacteria

• Kingdom Animalia

• Kingdom Plantae

• Kingdom Eubacteria

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NGSS.MS-LS4-2

The answer to which of the following questions would be most useful in determining whether to classify an organism in kingdom Plantae or kingdom Animalia?

• Is the organism able to respond to stimuli?

• Is the organism able to make its own food?

• Is the organism unicellular or multicellular?

• Is the organism made of cells with or without nuclei?

All organisms classified in kingdom Animalia must also be classified as which of the following?

• Archaea

• Eubacteria

• Eukaryota

• Protista

Four students attempted to classify organisms into the Plant and Animal Kingdoms. Which student's classification correctly separates organisms into two kingdoms?

• Student 1

• Student 2

• Student 3

• Student 4

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NGSS.MS-LS4-2