Chapter 1 Flashcards
Who developed the modern classification system and is considered the “Father of Modern Taxonomy”?
Carolus Linnaeus
Name the three modern domains.
Bacteria, Archaea, Eukarya
Organisms that do not have a cell nuclei are called?
prokaryotes
The fungi known to kill certain bacteria are__________
penicillia
The system of classifying plants and animals according to similar characteristics is _______________.
taxonomy
What did Antonie van Leeuwenhoek see using a microscope he invented?
bacteria
Plants that have a water and nutrient transport system are called
vascular
Define the word taxonomy AND explain what system is used to name organisms.
Taxonomy is the system of classifying plants and animals according to similar characteristics. Modern taxonomy uses a two-part naming system called “binomial nomenclature”, involving the genus and species name.
Name the three main groups within the protist kingdom
Aminimal-like protists
Plant-like protists
Fungus-like protists
Give an example of animal-like protists
amoebas or paramecia
Give an example of plant-like protists
algae or diatoms
Give an example of fungus-like protists
slime molds or downy mildew
Explain two main differences between the bacteria and archaea domains
The two major differences between the bacteria and archaea domains are that archaea have different cell structures and chemical composition than bacteria
Antonie van Leeuwenhoek was a lens grinder. He was also the first person to observe ____________ using a microscope he invented.
bacteria
Explain two differences between a monocot and a dicot
- Monocots have a single cotyledon and leaves with parallel veins.
- Dicots have two cotyledons and leaves with branching veins.
