What are the characteristics of living things? (Name four of the five we learned.)
(1) made of cells; (2) obtain+use energy; (3) reproduce; (4) grow+develop; (5) respond to environment.
List the seven classification groups in order, beginning with the largest, or most general.
Domain, Kingdom, Phyla, Class, Order, Family, Genus, Species.
Which have more in common: organisms in the same family or organisms in the same order? Explain.
Family have more traits in common.
Where does the name “carnivore” come from?
In Latin, "carn"=meat/flesh, "vorus"=devouring/feeding upon".
By which two names does a species get identified?
Genus+species names.
What is the first division of plants based on?
The presence or absence of vascular tissue, veins or tubes in roots, stems, and leaves.
What is one of the main roles of fungi?
Breaking down dead organisms.
What is Penicillium Notatum and why is it so important?
A fungus species that makes penicillin, an antibiotic that saves lives by killing bacteria.
What features distinguish each of these kingdoms: plants, fungi, and protists?
Wow, you really know your stuff! / Sorry, we were looking for...
What are the two kinds of bacteria and how are they different?
Eubacteria ("true bacteria", live anywhere) and Archaeobacteria ("ancient bacteria", live in extreme environments).
