Biology Classification and Taxonomy Quizs

Taxonomy

• Branch of biology that is used to name organisms; Based on similarities

• Study of animal behavior

• Classification of rocks and minerals

• Analysis of genetic material

Tags

NGSS.MS-LS4-2

Plantae

• Kingdom of animals; in Domain Eukaryota

• Kingdom of fungi; in Domain Eukaryota

• Kingdom of plants; in Domain Eukaryota

• Kingdom of bacteria; in Domain Prokaryota

Tags

NGSS.MS-LS4-2

Protista

• Single-celled organisms that are plant-like

• Multi-celled organisms that are animal-like

• Single-celled organisms that are neither plant-like, animal-like, or fungus-like

• Organisms that are exclusively found in water

Archaebacteria

• Kingdom of extremist bacteria found in Domain Archaea; Cells without a nucleus that are ancient bacteria

• A type of bacteria that thrive in extreme environments and have a nucleus

• Bacteria that are commonly found in soil and water

• A group of bacteria that are known for their ability to photosynthesize

Tags

NGSS.MS-LS2-1

Binomial nomenclature

• A naming system that uses three names to identify an organism

• A 2-name naming system that uses the Genus and species names to identify an organism

• A classification system based on color and size

• A method for naming organisms based on their habitat

Eubacteria

• Kingdom of bacteria that we encounter every day; Found in Domain Bacteria

• A type of virus that infects bacteria

• A group of multicellular organisms

• A classification of fungi

Species

• Smallest/most specific group of living things capable of reproducing

• Largest group of organisms that can interbreed

• A classification of organisms based on habitat

• A group of organisms that share similar traits

Latin

• A language for naming organisms when using binomial nomenclature

• A dialect spoken in ancient Rome

• A modern language used in Italy

• A type of poetry originating in Europe

Dichotomous Key

• A tool used for measuring temperature

• A series of paired (two) statements that help to identify an organism of unknown origin

• A method for classifying rocks and minerals

• A type of key used to unlock doors

Fungi

• Kingdom of yeasts, molds, and mushrooms; Found in Domain Eukaryota

• A type of bacteria found in extreme environments

• A group of unicellular organisms that photosynthesize

• A kingdom that includes only multicellular organisms