Classification Review

What is the correct order of classification from most specific to most general?

• Kingdom, Phylum, Class, Order, Family, Genus, Species

• Species, Kingdom, Phylum, Class, Order, Family, Genus

• Species, Genus, Family, Order, Class, Phylum, Kingdom

• Genus, Species, Family, Order, Class, Phylum, Kingdom

Which taxonomic rank contains organisms that share the most characteristics?

• Kingdom

• Order

• Family

• Species

What is the main purpose of using scientific names for organisms?

• To make classification more complicated

• To provide a universal identification system

• To honor famous scientists

• To confuse students

In binomial nomenclature, which part of the scientific name is written first?

• Species name in lowercase

• Genus name in lowercase

• Species name capitalized

• Genus name capitalized

Which kingdom includes multicellular organisms that make their own food through photosynthesis?

• Animalia

• Fungi

• Plantae

• Protista

Tags

NGSS.MS-LS1-6

What characteristic is shared by all members of the kingdom Fungi?

• They can perform photosynthesis

• They are heterotrophs that digest food externally

• They can move independently

• They have cell walls made of cellulose

Which kingdoms are prokaryotes?

• Protista & Plantae

• Bacteria & Archaea

• Fungi & Eukarya

• Plantae & Bacteria