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WorksheetsDiversity Unit Quiz
Total questions: 56
Worksheet time: 2hrs 52mins
Which kingdoms have organisms with eukaryotic cells? (Select all that apply)
Animalia
Fungi
Protista
Plantae
Eubacteria
What kingdoms have organisms with prokaryotic cells? (Choose all that apply)
protista
fungi
eubacteria
archeabacteria
plantae
Protists, plants and animals are all:
Multicellular
Eukaryotic
Prokaryotic
Consumers
This organism is best classified as...
prokaryotic, unicellular, and heterotrophic
eukaryotic, unicellular, heterotrophic
eukaryotic, unicellular, autotrophic
prokaryotic, unicellular, autotrophic
Which kingdom is known as the "junk drawer" because of the variety of organisms within it?
Animalia
Plantae
Protista
Fungi
A scientific name consists of a:
Phylum and order
Species and kingdom
Genus and species
Kingdom and phylum
The science of describing, classifying, and naming living things is called:
Speciation
Evolution
Taxonomy
Dichotomy
A tool used by a taxonomist to identify an unknown organism is a:
dichotomous key
binomial nomenclature
scientific name
binomial key
What is the name of bird X?
Certhidea
Geospiza
Camarhynchus
Platyspiza
How do bacteria reproduce?
Sexual Reproduction
Division
Binary Fission
Pollination
Binary fission results in
2 genetically different cells
4 genetically identical cells
2 genetically identical cells
4 genetically different cells
Which organism requires oxygen to exist?
any prokaryote
obligate aerobe
obligate anaerobe
facultative anaerobe
Bacteria create _____________ to preserve their genetic material for long periods of time.
capsids
endospores
pili
spores
What do ameoba and slime moulds have in common?
Their colour
They move via cytoplasmic streaming
They live on rotting logs
They are both fungi
The organism pictured here is a(n):
Plant-like protist
Fungus-like protist
Animal-like protist
Unicellular algae
What is another name for an animal-like protist?
protozoa
algae
fungus
mould
Which kingdom does penicillin come from?
Animal
Plants
Fungi
Bacteria
Most bryophytes are only a few centimetres tall because they lack
vascular tissues
reproductive organs
stems
leaves
What is produced on the underside of a fern's leaf?
rhizomes
fronds
spores
stems
The first terrestrial plants to evolve were the:
Non-vascular plants
Seedless vascular plants
Seed producing vascular plants
Seed producing non-vascular plants
Bryophytes differ from vascular plants in that they:
Have complex reproductive cycles
Photosynthesize
Use osmosis to move water
Have pharmaceutical value
The two categories of seed-producing vascular plants are:
Gymnosperms and Angiosperms
Gymnosperms and Bryophytes
Bryophytes and Angiosperms
Bryophytes and Ferns
The visible part of a mushroom is called the:
Hyphae
Fruiting body
Mycelium
Fruit
What does this organism demonstrate?
Radial symmetry
Body segmentation
Amniotic egg production
Complex body cavity
To what group do squid, oysters and nudibranchs belong to?
Echinoderms
Arthropods
Amphibians
Molluscs
What is the largest animal phylum?
Mammals
Birds
Insects
Arthropods
Which of the following is NOT a fish?
Dolphin
Whale shark
Ray
Salmon
In which of the following situations are eubacteria NOT helpful?
Making yogurt
Intestinal health
Oil spills
Making penicillin
Where is antibacterial resistance found in a bacterium?
Cytoplasm
Ribosomes
Chromosomal DNA
Plasmid DNA
How did eukaryotic cells evolve?
Endosymbiosis
They were engulfed by bacteria
Mitochondria evolved into nulclei
Chloroplasts and mitochondria became one organism
Eubacteria are usually classified by:
Metabolism
Shape
Cell type
Use
The name for a sphere shaped bacterium is a:
Coccus
Bacillus
Spirillum
Palisade
Viruses do not have their own kingdom because they:
Aren't living
Don't have enough types
Live in too many different environments
Are relatively new in terms of evolution
Which of the following features would NOT be helpful to identify each beetle?
Shell colour
Leg texture
Antennae texture
Number of legs
Parasitic protists often cause:
Diarrhea
Sinus congestion
Nose bleeds
Muscle cramps
What are shown here?
Diatoms
Dinoflagellates
Euglenoids
Protozoa
A mutually symbiotic relationship exists between:
Red algae and fish
Dinoflagellates and coral
Diatoms and sea anenomes
Slugs and slime moulds
What is the oldest multicellular algae?
Red algae
Cyanobacteria
Protozoa
Protists
Which of the following is NOT associated with brown algae?
Kelp
Underwater forests
Cold oceans
Sushi
Which of the following is believed to be an evolutionary link between marine and terrestrial plants?
Green algae
Bryophytes
Red algae
Protists
What is this organism?
A fern
A conifer
A flowering plant
A bryophyte
The biggest difference between angiosperms and ferns is that angiosperms produce:
seeds
spores
male and female sex gametes
diploid adult bodies
Gymnosperms differ from angiosperms in that they produce:
Seeds
Cones
Male and female gametes
Photosynthetic tissues
Which of the following uses sexual deception to attract pollinators?
Orchids
Conifers
Bryophytes
Ferns
Which of the following is NOT a way that flowers encourage pollinators?
Scent
Nectar
Mimicry
Height
What is this?
A fruit
A seed
A flower
A leaf
Why should tomatoes and red peppers be moved to the fruit section of grocery stores?
They are sweet
They have seeds
They are red
They are nutritious
Organisms in the animal kingdom must:
Have a skeleton
Be mobile in at least one life stage
Have a nervous system
Give birth
Which of the following is NOT used to classify animals?
Symmetry
Vertebrae
Segmentation
Metabolism
Why are amphibians "indicator species"?
They are sensitive to chemicals in the environment
They are at the bottom of the food chain
They reproduce externally
They breathe through their skin
Dinosaurs were:
Birds
Reptiles
Amphibians
Their own category of animal
