Which of the following kingdoms includes organisms that are mostly multicellular and lack chlorophyll? A) Monera B) Protista C) Fungi D) Plantae

C) Fungi

Fill in the blank: The five kingdoms proposed by Robert Whittaker are Monera, Protista, Fungi, ______, and Animalia.

Plantae

True or False: All members of the kingdom Monera have a true nucleus.

False. Members of the kingdom Monera have their nuclear material organized in a nucleoid, not enclosed in a true nucleus.

What is the main characteristic that distinguishes Protista from Monera?

Protista consists of single-celled organisms with a well-formed nucleus.

Riddle: I am a tiny organism, often found in water, with a flexible shape, and I move using extensions called pseudopodia. What am I?

Amoeba

What type of nutrition do fungi primarily exhibit?

Saprophytic nutrition

Fill in the blank: The process by which an Amoeba surrounds a food particle and forms a food vacuole is called ______.

Phagocytosis

Which of the following is NOT a shape of bacteria? A) Coccus B) Bacillus C) Spirillum D) Chloroplast

D) Chloroplast

True or False: Gymnosperms bear flowers and seeds enclosed in fruits.

False. Gymnosperms bear seeds but do not produce fruits.

What is the primary role of chlorophyll in plants?

To facilitate photosynthesis by absorbing light energy.

Fill in the blank: The main waste product excreted by an Amoeba is ______.

Ammonia

Which kingdom contains organisms that can perform photosynthesis?

Kingdom Plantae

Riddle: I am found in your food but can spoil it too; I can cause diseases and am often invisible to you. What am I?

Bacteria

What defines a monocotyledon plant?

A plant that has seeds with one cotyledon.

True or False: Bacteria can only be harmful and have no beneficial uses.

False. Bacteria have beneficial uses, such as in the production of antibiotics and fermentation.

Fill in the blank: The structure of a bacterium lacks a true nucleus and is organized in a region called ______.

Nucleoid

Which kingdom includes organisms like mushrooms and yeast?

Kingdom Fungi

Riddle: I grow in damp places, have no true roots, and am often green and velvety. What am I?

Moss

What is the primary mode of nutrition for organisms in the kingdom Animalia?

Heterotrophic nutrition