WorksheetsClassification/Taxonomy Quiz
Total questions: 14
Worksheet time: 14mins
An organism that obtains its energy from an abiotic
source, such as sunlight or inorganic chemicals
Autotroph
Heterotroph
The system of naming organisms scientifically,
developed by Carolus Linnaeus; uses the genus and species name to identify an organism
taxonomy
cladogram
binomial nomenclature
phylogeny
A organized way of classification based on a diagram that uses shared characteristics between groups of organisms and their common ancestor.
taxonomy
cladogram
binomial nomenclature
dichotomous key
A tool used to classify an organism through a series of questions with only two possible answers
taxonomy
cladogram
phylogeny
dichotomous key
An organism that must consume other organisms
for energy
autotroph
heterotroph
Composed of more than one cell
unicellular
multicellular
A cell lacking a nucleus or any other
membrane-enclosed organelle
prokaryotic
eukaryotic
The most specific level of organism classification that contains only one type of organism; the second part of the organism's scientific name
Domain
Kingdom
Genus
Species
Composed of a single cell
Unicellular
Multicellular
A cell with a defined nucleus and membrane-bound organelles
prokaryotic cell
eukaryotic cell
Domain ___ are unicellular organisms that live in harsh environments .
Eukarya
Eubacteria
Archaebacteria
Domain ____ are unicellular organisms that can be found everywhere from your skin, to tables and your intestines. They can be helpful or harmful.
Eubacteria
Eukaryota
Archaebacteria
Domain ____ contains multicellular organisms and has the kingdoms: Plantae, Protista, Animalia, and Fungi.
Eubacteria
Archaebacteria
Eukaryota
Which of the following levels of classification is the smallest, most specific group of organisms?
Species
Family
Kingdom
Order
