QUIZ: Taxonomy VOCAB

The kingdom of multicellular eukaryotic heterotrophs whose cells do not have cell walls is (a)   .

• Protista
• Animalia
• Plantae
• Fungi

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NGSS.MS-LS4-2

The kingdom composed of unicellular prokaryotes that have cell walls is (a)  

• Protista
• Fungi
• Animalia
• Eubacteria

What is the largest grouping in the classification of organisms?

• Kingdom

• Domain

• Genus

• Species

Which kingdom is composed of heterotrophs that often obtain energy from dead organic matter?

What is the term for an organism that can produce its own food using light, water, carbon dioxide, or other chemicals?

• Eukaryote

• Prokaryote

• Heterotroph

• Autotroph

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NGSS.MS-LS1-6

Match the following terms with their descriptions of reproduction:

• Organisms that produce their own food

• Autotroph

• Reproduction involving gene transfer between two parent cells

• Asexual

• Reproduction that does not involve gene transfer between parent cells

• Sexual

• Organisms that obtain energy from other organisms

• Heterotroph

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NGSS.MS-LS3-2

What is a group of organisms that can reproduce with one another in nature and produce fertile offspring called?

• Genus

• Family

• Species

• Order

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NGSS.MS-LS4-4

Which kingdom is composed of eukaryotes that are not classified as plants, animals, or fungi?

• Plantae

• Protista

• Fungi

• Animalia

What is the term for an organism that eats other plants or animals for energy and nutrients?

• Heterotroph

• Autotroph

• Eukaryote

• Prokaryote

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NGSS.MS-LS2-3

Match the following terms with their definitions.

• An organism with a distinct nucleus and other organelles enclosed within membranes.

• Eukaryote

• An organism that produces its own food through photosynthesis or chemosynthesis.

• Prokaryote

• An organism that lacks a distinct nucleus and other organelles due to the absence of internal membranes.

• Heterotroph

• An organism that obtains its food by consuming other living things.

• Autotroph

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NGSS.MS-LS2-1