Domains and Kingdoms Quiz

How many major kingdoms are recognized in the most widely accepted biological classification system?

• 3

• 5

• 6

• 7

Which domain do fungi belong to?

• Archaea

• Bacteria

• Eukarya

• Protista

What is the primary mode of nutrition for fungi?

• Photosynthesis

• Ingestion

• Absorption

• Chemotaxis

Which kingdom includes organisms that are primarily multicellular, eukaryotic, and photosynthetic?

• Animalia

• Plantae

• Fungi

• Protista

What is the main difference between the cell walls of fungi and plants?

• Fungi have cell walls made of cellulose, while plants have cell walls made of chitin.

• Fungi have cell walls made of chitin, while plants have cell walls made of cellulose.

• Only fungi have cell walls.

• Only plants have cell walls.

Which of the following best describes the role of fungi in ecosystems?

• Primary producers

• Primary consumers

• Decomposers

• Predators

In biological classification, the term "domain" refers to:

• A subdivision of a kingdom

• The highest taxonomic rank, above kingdom

• A type of unicellular organism

• A classification used only for plants

What is the basic unit of life?

• Cell

• Atom

• Molecule

• Organism

Which of the following best describes asexual reproduction?

• It involves two parents and the offspring is genetically different from the parents.

• It involves two parents and the offspring is genetically identical to the parents.

• It involves one parent and the offspring is genetically different from the parent.

• It involves one parent and the offspring is genetically identical to the parent.

Which process do plants primarily use to convert light energy into chemical energy?

• Cellular respiration

• Photosynthesis

• Fermentation

• Chemosynthesis