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Classification of Living Things

Total questions: 15

Worksheet time: 45mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

What is the significance of the binomial nomenclature system?

a)

It provides a unique two-part name for each species.

b)

It categorizes species based on their habitat.

c)

It is used to classify species by their color.

d)

It helps in identifying species by their size.

2.

What are the 3 domains of life?

a)

Bacteria, Archaea, Eukarya

b)

Plants, Animals, Fungi

c)

Prokaryotes, Eukaryotes, Viruses

d)

Bacteria, Fungi, Protists

3.

What is the role of a Heterotroph in an ecosystem?

a)

Heterotrophs produce their own food through photosynthesis.

b)

Heterotrophs consume other organisms for energy.

c)

Heterotrophs decompose organic matter into nutrients.

d)

Heterotrophs are primary producers in the food chain.

4.

What is the difference between a genus and a species?

a)

Genus is a group of related species; species is the most specific classification.

b)

Genus is a single organism; species is a group of organisms.

c)

Genus is a broader classification than species; species is a type of genus.

d)

Genus and species are interchangeable terms in biological classification.

5.

What is the highest level of classification in the biological hierarchy?

a)

Kingdom

b)

Phylum

c)

Domain

d)

Species

6.

What is an example of an Autotroph?

a)

Plants, as they perform photosynthesis.

b)

Dogs, as they rely on other organisms for food.

c)

Fungi, as they decompose organic matter.

d)

Bacteria, as they consume nutrients from their environment.

7.

What are the characteristics of the domain Archaea?

a)

Archaea are multicellular organisms that thrive in cold environments.

b)

Archaea are unicellular organisms that often live in extreme environments.

c)

Archaea are photosynthetic organisms found in freshwater.

d)

Archaea are complex organisms that require oxygen to survive.

8.

Which two levels of classification make up a scientific name?

a)

Genus & Species

b)

Family & Order

c)

Kingdom & Phylum

d)

Class & Subclass

9.

What is an organism that has no nucleus and is mostly unicellular?

a)

Eukaryote

b)

Prokaryote

c)

Virus

d)

Fungi

10.

What is the main difference between Prokaryotes and Eukaryotes?

a)

Prokaryotes have a nucleus; Eukaryotes lack a nucleus.

b)

Prokaryotes are larger than Eukaryotes.

c)

Prokaryotes lack a nucleus; Eukaryotes have a nucleus.

d)

Prokaryotes are unicellular; Eukaryotes are multicellular.

11.

What term represents an organism that can make its own food?

a)

Autotroph

b)

Heterotroph

c)

Decomposer

d)

Consumer

12.

What term represents an organism that cannot make its own food?

a)

Autotroph

b)

Heterotroph

c)

Phototroph

d)

Chemotroph

13.

What is the definition of a Eukaryote?

a)

An organism whose cells contain a nucleus and organelles.

b)

A single-celled organism without a nucleus.

c)

An organism that can photosynthesize.

d)

A type of bacteria that lacks a cell wall.

14.

What is an example of a Prokaryote?

a)

Bacteria.

b)

Fungi.

c)

Plants.

d)

Animals.

15.

What is the purpose of scientific classification?

a)

To organize and categorize living things based on shared characteristics.

b)

To create a universal language for scientists.

c)

To determine the age of living organisms.

d)

To classify organisms based on their habitat.