7.14 Taxonomy

What is taxonomy?

• The study of animal behavior

• The science of classifying organisms

• The process of photosynthesis

• The study of rocks

Which of the following is NOT a major taxonomic group mentioned in the unit?

• Archaea domain

• Bacteria domain

• Mineral kingdom

• Fungi kingdom

Why is taxonomy important to the scientific community?

• It helps scientists classify and organize living things

• It helps plants grow faster

• It increases the number of animal species

• It changes the weather

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NGSS.MS-LS4-2

Which taxonomic group includes organisms that can survive in extreme environments?

• Plant kingdom

• Animal kingdom

• Archaea domain

• Fungi kingdom

Which kingdom contains organisms that are mostly multicellular, have cell walls, and perform photosynthesis?

• Animal kingdom

• Plant kingdom

• Fungi kingdom

• Protist kingdom

Which of the following is a characteristic shared by both the bacteria and archaea domains?

• Both have a nucleus

• Both are prokaryotic

• Both are multicellular

• Both perform photosynthesis

How does the taxonomic system categorize organisms?

• By their color

• By similarities and differences among groups

• By their size

• By their speed

Which kingdom includes organisms that absorb nutrients from other organisms and have cell walls made of chitin?

• Fungi kingdom

• Plant kingdom

• Animal kingdom

• Protist kingdom

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NGSS.MS-LS4-2

Compare the main difference between the plant kingdom and the animal kingdom.

• Plants can move, animals cannot

• Plants perform photosynthesis, animals do not

• Animals have cell walls, plants do not

• Animals are unicellular, plants are multicellular

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NGSS.MS-LS1-6

Which domain or kingdom is known for having the most diverse range of organisms, including both unicellular and multicellular forms?

• Protist kingdom

• Bacteria domain

• Fungi kingdom

• Archaea domain