The Kingdoms Answers

Lactobacillus acidophilus (below) is a probiotic microorganism typically found in the human small intestine. It has a cell wall made of peptidoglycan. It aids in the process of digestion and can commonly be obtained through sources such as acidophilus yogurt. Which characteristic proves Lactobacillus acidophilus is from the specific kingdom Eubacteria?

What is the smallest taxonomic group that contains organisms of different species?

Which kingdom(s) include organisms that are autotrophic or heterotrophic?

Which kingdom is known to contain organisms that have cells with no cell walls?

Which is the best characteristic that distinguishes the kingdom Archaebacteria from the kingdom Eubacteria?

Which kingdom is made up of mostly, but not exclusively, unicellular organisms?

Which kingdom contains organisms that are multicellular, heterotrophic, eukaryotic, and lack cell walls?

Which level of classification contains all the others?

Which of the following lists the order of taxonomic levels from the largest to the smallest group?

Scientists group organisms into kingdoms by looking at specific characteristics. Which is a characteristic of a carrot plant?