Classification and Microorganisms Review

Complete the following for the three domains of life:

Domain Name
Cell Type
Kingdoms Included
Special Characteristics
Example Organisms

Complete the following for the six kingdoms of life:

Kingdom Name / Defining Characteristics / Metabolism Type / Example Organisms

Identify the Eight Major Taxonomic Levels:

Which word refers to one of the levels of taxonomy?

What are the two parts of a scientific name?

Use the following dichotomous key to identify the three salamanders.

1 / a / Hind limbs absent / Siren
b / Hind limbs present / Go to 2
2 / a / External gills present in adults / Mud puppy
b / External gills absent in adults / Go to 3
3 / a / Large size (over 7 cm long) / Go to 4
b / Small size (under 7 cm long) / Go to 5
4 / a / Body background black, large white spots irregular in shape and size completely covering body & tail / Tiger salamander
b / Body background black, small, round, white spots in a row along each side from eye to tip of tail / Spotted Salamander

Viruses

Why is a virus not usually considered living?

What are the two viral life cycles we studied?

Label the life cycles below:

Put the numbers in the correct order for each of the viral life cycles. (5 stages for each)

Lytic
Lysogenic

What are the possible nucleic acids in a virus?

What is the protein coat that surrounds a virus’ genetic material?

Which type of virus is usually surrounded by a membrane envelope?

List at least four viruses that are infectious for humans.

Label the parts of the following viruses:

Bacteria

Identify and label the three major shapes of bacteria:

Shape / / /
Name

Label the structures of a typical bacterium:

Which two ecological roles do bacteria fill?

  1. (deals with dead things)
  2. (illustrated in the following pictures)

What does the Germ Theory of Disease state?

Which type of medication is used to fight bacteria?

Which type of medication is used to prevent viral infections?

Which problem due to evolution of bacteria is shown in this photo?

Protists

Complete the following table on the different types of protists:

Plant-Like / Animal-Like / Fungus-Like
Common Name
Metabolism
Cell Wall
Key Characteristics

Protists reproduce both sexually and asexually. What are the advantages to each form?

Sexual:

Asexual:

What is an example of a parasitic protist to humans?

Draw and label the following protists:

Amoeba / Paramecium
Euglena / Spirogyra (multicellular algae)
Diatom / Dinoflagellate

Fungi

Complete the following table on the characteristics of fungi.

Cell Type
Metabolism
Cell Wall Composition
Multicellular Examples
Unicellular Example
Major Ecological Role of Fungi

What are the filament-like cells of multicellular fungi called?

Label the parts of the mushroom and mold below: