3.2

What is the term for the scientific naming system that uses two names to identify an organism?

• Taxonomy

• Binomial nomenclature

• Classification

• Phylogeny

Which kingdom includes multicellular, autotrophic organisms that typically perform photosynthesis?

• Animalia

• Fungi

• Plantae

• Protista

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NGSS.MS-LS1-6

NGSS.MS-LS2-3

What is the main function of the nucleus in a eukaryotic cell?

• Energy production

• Protein synthesis

• Genetic material storage

• Photosynthesis

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NGSS.MS-LS1-2

Which of the following terms refers to organisms that consume other organisms for energy?

• Autotroph

• Heterotroph

• Eukaryote

• Prokaryote

Which of the following kingdoms includes organisms that are primarily decomposers?

• Animalia

• Plantae

• Fungi

• Protista

The scientific name for an organism is made from the:

• class and family name

• genus and species name

• domain and kingdom name

• kingdom and phylum name

What is the science of organizing, classifying and naming living things.

• taxonomy

• taxadermy

• taxicab

• toxicology

What is taxonomy?

• A two-word naming system for describing organisms

• A classification system based on shared characteristics

• A method of observing living organisms in their natural environment

• A process for using radioactive elements to date fossils

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NGSS.MS-LS4-2

Which of the following is an example of an AUTOTROPH?

• Apple Tree

• Dog

• Mushroom

• Human

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NGSS.MS-LS1-6

NGSS.MS-LS2-3

A negatively charged particle in an atom is called a(n) _____.

• electron

• proton

• neutron

• nucleus