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Kingdoms
Classification:
Test Review
Vocabulary Definitions:
1. Prokaryote (prokaryotic cell): A small cell lacking a nucleus or any other membrane
bound organelle.
2. Eukaryote (eukaryotic cell): A cell containing a membrane-enclosed nucleus and
organelles.
3. Autotroph: an organism that is able to make its own food (it doesnt eat or rely on other
organisms for nutrients).
4. Heterotroph: An organism that is unable to make its own food (it does have to eat and
rely on other organisms for nutrients).
5. Asexual reproduction: Reproduction requiring only one parent because the cell clones
itself. The new cell is identical to the parent cell.
6. Sexual reproduction: Reproduction requiring two parents. The new cell is different to
the parent cells because it is a combination of both their DNA.
7. Unicellular organism: An organism made up of only one cell.
8. Multicellular organism: An organism that is made up of more than one cell, often many
different cells.
9. Nucleus: The organelle found in Eukaryotic cells that contains the genetic material
responsible for controlling the appearance and activities of the cell.

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Questions:
1. In eukaryotic cells this genetic material is located in the nucleus, while in prokaryotic cells it is
just floating in the middle.
2. Bacterial cells are classified as prokaryotic cells.
3. Animal cells are classified as eukaryotic cells.
4. Plants are classified as autotrophs, which means they utilize photosynthesis to make their
own nutrition.
5. Animals are classified as heterotrophs, because they have to eat other animals or plants for
nutrition.
6. Fungi are classified as heterotrophs, because they absorb their nutrients from decaying
organisms.
7. What 2 Kingdoms are composed of prokaryotic cells? Eubacteria & Archeabacteria.
8. What 2 Domains are composed of prokaryotic cells? Archea and Bacteria.
9. What is the biggest difference between the plant kingdom and the animal kingdom? The
manner in which nutrition is obtained; animals are heterotrophs and Plants are
autotrophs.
10. What is the only Eukaryotic Kingdom that is unicellular? Protista.
11. What kingdoms organisms have eukaryotic cells, are multicellular, and autotrophic? Plantae
12. All living things (plants, bacteria, animals) are all made of cells.
13. Eubacteria is the prokaryotic kingdom that exists in normal environments.
14. Archeabacteria is the prokaryotic kingdom that exists in extreme environments.
15. To carry a microscope back to your table you must hold it at the arm and base.

Circle the correct answer that makes

the statement TRUE:
16. Prokaryotic cells are (simpler, more complex) than eukaryotic cells.

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17. An oak tree compared to an alligator is classified in (the same, a different) kingdom and is
(the same, a different) species.
18. A dolphin compared to a tiger is classified in (the same, a different) kingdom and is (the
same, a different) species.
19. A mushroom compared to a methanogen is classified in (the same, a different) kingdom and
is (the same, a different) species.
20. (Animal cells, Plant cells) have a nucleus, a cell wall, and chloroplasts.
21. The domain Archaea contains all (prokaryotic, eukaryotic) celled organisms.
22. The domain Bacteria contains all (multicellular, unicellular) organisms.
23. The kingdom that is multicellular, heterotrophic, and eukaryotic is (Kingdom Plantae,
Kingdom Animalia)
24. The kingdom that is multicellular, autotrophic, and eukaryotic is (Kingdom Plantae, Kingdom
Fungi)
25. The kingdom that is unicellular, heterotrophic, and prokaryotic is (Kingdom Eubacteria,
Kingdom Protista).

Animal
Cell

Bacteria
Cell

Circle ONE: Prokaryotic or Eukaryotic ?

Circle ONE: Prokaryotic or Eukaryotic?

Evidence: Nucleus & organelles are

Evidence: NO nucleus or organelles

present.

Circle ONE:

Circle ONE:

Domain- Archea, Bacteria, or Eukarya?

Domain- Archea, Bacteria, or Eukarya?

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Protista

Amoeba

Circle ONE: Prokaryotic or Eukaryotic ?

Circle ONE: Prokaryotic or Eukaryotic ?
Evidence: Nucleus & organelles are
present.

Evidence: Nucleus & organelles are

present.
Circle ONE:

Circle ONE:

Domain- Archea, Bacteria, or Eukarya?

Domain- Archea, Bacteria, or Eukarya?

Fungi

Plant Cells
Circle ONE: Prokaryotic or Eukaryotic ?

Circle ONE: Prokaryotic or Eukaryotic ?

Evidence: Nucleus & organelles are

Evidence: Nucleus & organelles are

present.

present.

Circle ONE:

Circle ONE:

Domain- Archea, Bacteria, or Eukarya?

Domain- Archea, Bacteria, or Eukarya?