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Characteristics of Organisms List 3 examples of a eukaryotic organism.

List 3 examples of an autotrophic organism.

List 3 examples of a unicellular organism.

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Read each description. Use the word bank to identify each kingdom. Prokaryote

Autotroph

Unicellular

Eukaryote

Heterotroph

Multicellular

10. ______________ An organism whose cells contain a nucleus and other organelles 11. ______________ An organism that is made up of only one cell 12. ______________ An organism that is able to produce its own food through photosynthesis 13. ______________ An organism whose cells lack a nucleus and other organelles 14. ______________ An organism that must consume other organisms in order to obtain energy 15. ______________ An organism that is made up of many cells 16. How do prokaryotes and eukaryotes differ?

17. Name 3 different examples of prokaryotic organisms.

18. Name 3 different examples of multicellular organisms.

19. How do unicellular and multicellular organisms differ?

20. Name 3 organisms that would be classified as eukaryotic, multicellular, and heterotrophic.

21. Name 3 organisms that would be classified as eukaryotic, multicellular, and autotrophic.

22. Name 3 organisms that would be classified as prokaryotic and unicellular.

23. Name 3 organisms that would be classified as eukaryotic and unicellular.

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24. Compare and contrast autotrophic and heterotrophic organisms using the Venn diagram below. List at least two similarities and differences. Autotrophic

Heterotrophic Both

Use the pictures below to identify each organism as an autotroph or a heterotroph. 25.

26. Koala

Turtle

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30. Tree

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31. Rose bush

Dolphin

Strawberry plant

32. Lion

Cactus

33. Which of the following is not considered to be a unicellular organism? a. Flea b. Euglena c. Amoeba d. Paramecium

34. Which of the following is a heterotrophic organism? a. Pine tree b. Sunflower c. Mosquito d. Seaweed

35. Which of the following is not a eukaryotic organism? a. Cow b. Tortoise c. Shark d. Bacteria

36. Which of the following is an example of a eukaryotic and autotrophic organism? a. Azalea bush b. Weeds c. Redwood tree d. All of the above © The Science Duo...