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Biology 2016 Classification and Microorganisms PRE-AP Review Sheet
CLASSIFICATION/KINGDOMS
Q1: Fill in the following chart regarding the cell walls of the different kingdoms:
Kingdom
Has a cell wall (answer NEVER, Cell Wall is made up of
Prokaryote OR
SOMETIMES or ALWAYS)
(answer only if relevant)
Eukaryote?
Archaebacteria
Eubacteria
Protista
Fungi
Plantae
Animalia
Q2: What makes a prokaryotic cell different to a eukaryotic cell? ___________________________
______________________________________________________________________________
Q3: List the taxonomic levels in order from GENERAL to MOST SPECIFIC and write the mnemonic
(memory tool… think King Phil) sentence that you use to remember them:
Names of the Taxon: ______________________________________________________________
Memory Sentence: _______________________________________________________________
Q4: Define Taxon: _______________________________________________________________
Q5: Scientists use binomial nomenclature to give organisms a common two part name. The first name,
which is capitalized is the ___________ name and the second name, which is not capitalized, is the
__________ name. Organisms that are closely related will often belong to the same genus so share the
same first word but have a different second species word.
Q6: From your notes on the characteristics of living things, list the 7 characteristics of living things:
1) ________________________________________________________________________
2) ________________________________________________________________________
3) ________________________________________________________________________
4) ________________________________________________________________________
5) ________________________________________________________________________
6) ________________________________________________________________________
7) ________________________________________________________________________
Q7: Define homeostasis: __________________________________________________________
Q8: A ________________ ________ follows a series of two option questions to identify organisms.
Q9: Multicellular organisms organize cells into more complex structures: Place the following in order:
Organs, Tissues, Cells, Organ Systems, Organism
____________ _____________  ____________  _______________  ________________
Q10: A hypothetical evolutionary tree is called a _________________. When drawing one, organisms
on the same branch are more closely related than organisms on different branches.
Q11: Fill in the boxes to complete a Kingdom Chart (you will need to have this memorized)
KINGDOM
CELL TYPE
EUBACTERIA ARCHAEBACTERIA PROTIST
Prokaryote
CELL
STRUCTURES
(Cell Wall)
NUMBER OF Unicellular
CELLS
MODE OF
NUTRITION
1 EXAMPLE
MOVEMENT
Cell wall without
Peptidoglycan
FUNGUS
PLANT
Eukaryote
ANIMAL
Eukaryote
Cell walls
with
chitin
Some
unicellular,
Some
multicellular
Autotroph or
Heterotroph
Autotroph
Mushroom
Some move with
slime or flagella
Monkeys
Nonmotile
VIRUSES
Q12: Viruses are made up of two key parts: 1) a __________ which is the protein coat and 2)
_______________ (genetic material) which contains instructions for making new copies of a virus.
Q13: Viruses often target one type of cell. For instance, the influenza virus attacks upper respiratory
cells. What type of cell does the HIV virus attack? _______________________________________
Q14: Why do you need a new flu shot every year? ________________________________________
Q15: Can a virus reproduce without a host? _______________________
Q16: The main reason viruses are classified as non-living is because they would not be able to reproduce
in a normal environment (such as a sterile medium like agar plates). How do viruses reproduce then?
______________________________________________________________________________
Q17: What are 4 ways that a virus can be transmitted from person to person?
______________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________
Q18: In the lytic life cycle of a virus, the cycle concludes with what? _________________________
What makes a lysogenic infection different from a lytic infection? ____________________________
______________________________________________________________________________
BACTERIA
Q19: For each characteristic, write E if it is a characteristic of Eubacteria, A if it is a characteristic
of archaebacteria and B if it is a characteristic of both:
_______ Cell Walls made of Peptidogylcan
_______ Cell walls NOT made of peptidogylcan
_______ Is a prokaryote
_______ Lives everywhere
_______ Lives in extreme/harsh environments _______ Lack membrane bound organelles
Q20: Bacteria are decomposers. What is a decomposer?
______________________________________________________________________________
Q21: Bacteria do lots of important things for the environment. They release oxygen when they carry
out photosynthesis, they recycle nutrients and they also play a role in the nitrogen cycle. What do
bacteria do in the nitrogen cycle? ____________________________________________________
Q22: Why do bacteria evolve/adapt more quickly than other living other organisms? ______________
______________________________________________________________________________
Q23: How do bacteria aid in human digestion? ___________________________________________
This is an example of what type of symbiotic relationship? __________________________________
Q24: Some bacteria have chloroplasts. This means they can do what? _________________________
Q25: Bacterial infections can be treated with antibiotics. An example of a commonly used antibiotic
that actually comes from a fungus is: __________________
Q26: Fill in the Venn Diagram comparing bacteria and viruses. You need at least 2 things in each area
of the chart.
VIRUS
BACTERIA
Q27: Memorize the Root Words from LIST 10
ROOT WORD
MEANING
ROOT WORD
MEANING
ADDITIONAL REVIEW FOR THE 9 WEEKS TEST (Mon 3/7 and Tues 3/8)
1. Staple your ECOLOGY and EVOLUTION review sheets to this review sheet. You need to know
everything on all three review sheets. If there are any blanks on any review sheets, go through
and fill them in.
2. Answer these additional questions on PROTISTS and FUNGUS which will be on the Nine Weeks
Test:
 Why is Kingdom Protista sometimes referred to as a ‘Junk’ Kingdom or a Leftovers
Kingdom? ___________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________

What is the one characteristic all protists have in common (hint: relates to the type of
cell)? ___________________________________________________________

Protists are divided into broad categories based on who they are most like. For each type
of protist, give examples:
ANIMAL LIKE PROTISTS
1. ___________________________
2. ___________________________
PLANT LIKE PROTISTS
1. ___________________________
2. ___________________________
FUNGUS LIKE PROTISTS
1. ____________________________

The protozoan that causes malaria belong to which Kingdom? _________________

Explain how malaria is transmitted: _________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________

What important role do fungi play in ecosystems? ______________________________
___________________________________________________________________

What is the only unicellular fungus? ______________________________________

Name two common diseases that are caused by a fungus.
1. _________________________ 2. _________________________
3. Memorize the Root Words from LIST 11
ROOT WORD
MEANING
ROOT WORD
MEANING