Exploring the Kingdoms of Life

What are the five main kingdoms of life?

• Plantae, Animalia, Archaea, Protozoa, Fungi

• Bacteria, Algae, Moss, Insects, Mammals

• Monera, Protista, Fungi, Plantae, Animalia

• Fungi, Bacteria, Viruses, Reptiles, Birds

Which kingdom includes multicellular organisms that can photosynthesize?

• Protista

• Fungi

• Animalia

• Plantae

What is the primary characteristic of the Fungi kingdom?

• Eukaryotic organisms with keratin cell walls that produce their own food.

• Prokaryotic organisms with cellulose cell walls that photosynthesize.

• Eukaryotic organisms with chitin cell walls that absorb nutrients.

• Multicellular organisms with lignin cell walls that rely on symbiosis for nutrients.

Which kingdom is known for its prokaryotic organisms?

• Fungi

• Plantae

• Animalia

• Monera

True or False: Animals belong to the Plantae kingdom.

• True

• Animals are plants

• Plantae includes animals

• False

What is the main difference between Archaea and Bacteria?

• Bacteria have unique membrane lipids and distinct ribosomal RNA, while Archaea do not.

• Archaea have unique membrane lipids and distinct ribosomal RNA, while Bacteria have peptidoglycan in their cell walls.

• Archaea have peptidoglycan in their cell walls, while Bacteria do not.

• Archaea and Bacteria are both the same in terms of cell wall composition.

Which kingdom is primarily made up of unicellular organisms?

• Protista

• Animalia

• Fungi

• Plantae

True or False: All members of the Protista kingdom are autotrophic.

• False

• All Protista are classified as plants.

• All members of Protista can photosynthesize.

• All Protista are unicellular organisms.

What is the role of decomposers in the ecosystem?

• Decomposers are primary consumers in the food chain.

• Decomposers recycle nutrients and break down dead matter in the ecosystem.

• Decomposers produce energy for plants.

• Decomposers only affect living organisms.

Which kingdom includes organisms like mushrooms and yeast?

• Protista

• Fungi

• Animalia

• Plantae