Variety of Living Organisms Flashcards
(27 cards)
What are the three main kingdoms of living organisms?
Animals, Plants, Fungi
True or False: Fungi are classified as plants.
False
Fill in the blank: The primary mode of nutrition for fungi is ______.
absorption
What type of organism is characterized by having cells with a nucleus?
Eukaryotes
Which kingdom contains organisms that are primarily autotrophic?
Plants
Multiple Choice: Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of animals? A) Multicellular B) Autotrophic C) Eukaryotic
B) Autotrophic
What is the primary role of fungi in ecosystems?
Decomposers
True or False: All plants are capable of photosynthesis.
False
Fill in the blank: The process by which plants convert sunlight into energy is called ______.
photosynthesis
What type of reproduction is common in fungi?
Spores
Multiple Choice: Which of the following is an example of a non-vascular plant? A) Fern B) Moss C) Oak
B) Moss
What do you call the symbiotic relationship between fungi and plant roots?
Mycorrhizae
True or False: Animals can produce their own food.
False
Fill in the blank: The largest group of living organisms on Earth is ______.
Insects
What type of plant is characterized by having seeds enclosed in fruits?
Angiosperms
Multiple Choice: Which of the following is a characteristic of prokaryotic organisms? A) Membrane-bound organelles B) Nucleus C) Lack of a nucleus
C) Lack of a nucleus
What is the main function of chlorophyll in plants?
To capture light energy for photosynthesis
True or False: Fungi can be unicellular or multicellular.
True
Fill in the blank: The group of plants that includes ferns and horsetails is known as ______.
Pteridophytes
What is the scientific term for the study of fungi?
Mycology
Multiple Choice: Which of the following is NOT a type of fungi? A) Yeast B) Mushroom C) Algae
C) Algae
What type of organisms are typically found in extreme environments, such as hot springs?
Archaea
True or False: All animals are capable of movement at some stage of their life cycle.
True
Fill in the blank: The reproductive structure of a mushroom is called a ______.
fruiting body