Exploring Taxonomy and Ecosystems

Which of the following best describes how the taxonomic system groups organisms?

• By the color of their skin or leaves

• By similarities and differences

• By the country where they are found

• By their size only

Which kingdom includes organisms that are multicellular, have cell walls, and make their own food through photosynthesis?

• Animalia

• Plantae

• Fungi

• Protista

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What is the main purpose of using a taxonomic system in biology?

• To make animals look more interesting

• To organize organisms

• To create new species

• To decide which animals are most important

Which of the following is a characteristic of the Fungi kingdom?

• They produce their own food through photosynthesis

• They decompose matter

• They have no nucleus

• They are always unicellular

Which taxonomic rank comes directly below "Kingdom" in the classification hierarchy?

• Order

• Family

• Phylum

• Genus

Which kingdom contains organisms that are single-celled, lack a nucleus, and can aid in digestion?

• Plantae

• Animalia

• Bacteria

• Fungi

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Why do scientists use scientific names instead of common names when classifying organisms?

• Because scientific names are easier to remember

• To avoid confusion

• Because common names are not allowed in science

• To make the names longer

Which of the following kingdoms includes both unicellular and multicellular organisms that can be plant-like, animal-like, or fungus-like?

• Protista

• Plantae

• Animalia

• Bacteria

Which of the following is NOT a criterion used in the taxonomic classification of organisms?

• Physical structure

• Genetic similarities

• Habitat only

• Evolutionary relationships

Which kingdom is most important for breaking down dead plants and animals in an ecosystem?

• Animalia

• Plantae

• Fungi

• Protista