Identify the domains. Check all that apply.
Identify the kingdoms. Check all that apply.
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Explain the characteristics scientists use when observing organisms and placing them in the six kingdoms .
Scientists use several key characteristics to classify organisms into the six kingdoms. These include: 1. Cell type: Whether the organism is prokaryotic (lacks a nucleus) or eukaryotic (has a nucleus). 2. Cell number: Whether the organism is unicellular (single-celled) or multicellular (made of many cells). 3. Method of obtaining energy: Whether the organism is an autotroph (produces its own food) or a heterotroph (must consume other organisms for food). 4. Cell structure: The presence or absence of a cell wall and its chemical composition.
Which kingdoms contain organisms that are prokaryotes?
Identify the placement of items A – E using the drop down menus. A
Using microscope slides and dipping them into the boiling hot springs at Yellowstone National Park, scientists were able to collect these organisms. They are unicellular, prokaryotes with a cell wall. What are they?
Duckweed are small aquatic autotrophs that float in the water. They live in freshwater and wetlands. In which kingdom would you place them?
Check the items you included in your response.
Which kingdoms contain organisms that are multicellular?
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