Classifying Organismsinto

Different Kingdoms

Is a nucleus present?

No = Prokaryote- [ “Pro” means before “karyote” means kernel/capsule] 

- DNA not contained in a membrane

Yes = Eukaryote- [ “Eu” means true “karyote” means kernel/capsule] 

-genetic material [DNA]enclosed in a membrane

How many cells are present?

Only one cell= unicellular

More than one = multicellular

Streptococcus = strep throat

Does it move?

Yes = can change from one location to another at some point during life cycle

Does it make its own food?Yes = Autotrophic or Producer

[“Auto” means self “trophic” means food/feeding]  - able to make its own food

No = Heterotrophic or Consumer[“Hetero” means different “trophic” means food/feeding] - relies on other organisms for nutrients

Characteristics of the Five Kingdoms - YouTube