Organism Identification Quiz

What is the purpose of using a dichotomous key in identifying organisms?

• To identify the habitat of organisms

• To study the behavior of organisms

• To determine the size of organisms

• To classify organisms based on shared characteristics

Why are scientific names important for identifying organisms?

• They are more fun to say than common names

• They can be used across different languages by scientists

• They are only used in a specific region

• They are easier to remember than common names

What characteristic determines if an organism is an autotroph or a heterotroph?

• How it communicates

• How it moves

• How it obtains energy

• How it reproduces

What does it mean if an organism is described as unicellular?

• It has multiple cells

• It is microscopic

• It only has one cell

• It has a nucleus

Why is it important to use clues that an observer would have access to when creating a dichotomous key?

• To ensure the key is accurate and reliable

• To make the key more challenging

• To confuse the observer

• To make the key more interesting

What is the scientific name for a plant known as a spider plant?

• Ficus benjamina

• Rosa canina

• Aloe vera

• Chlorophytum comosum

What characteristic determines if an organism is an eukaryote?

• The presence of a nucleus in the cells

• The number of cells in the organism

• The habitat of the organism

• The size of the organism

What is the unit used to measure the size of a microscopic organism?

• Millimeters

• Meters

• Centimeters

• Kilometers

What is the common name for the scientific name Felis catus?

• Persian cat

• Bulldog

• Golden retriever

• Siamese cat

What is the term for organisms that make their own food from the sun by photosynthesis?

• Autotrophs

• Decomposers

• Heterotrophs

• Parasites