Use Table 4 below as well as the “tree” (Figure 4; located at the end of this procedure)
Procedure
Select the first organism from Table 4 (E. coli).
Using the “tree” (Figure 4; located at the end of this procedure) start at the top, and answer each question until the organism reaches the end of a “branch”. Write the organism’s name in the red box.
Repeat this for the remaining organisms.
After classification, fill in Table 4 with the correct domain and kingdom for each organism (if applicable).
Table 4: Key Characteristics of Some Organisms
Organism
Domain
Kingdom
Defined Nucleus
Motile
Cell Wall
Photosynthesis
Unicellular
E. Coli
n/a
Yes
Yes
Protozoa
Yes
Yes
No
Yes
Mushroom
Yes
Yes
Sunflower
Yes
No
Yes
Yes
Bear
Yes
Yes
Figure 4: Exercise 2 – Classification of Organisms Flow Chart
Exercise 2: Classification of OrganismsData Tables and Post-Lab AssessmentTable 2: Key Characteristics of Some OrganismsOrganismKingdomDomainDefinedNucleusMotileCellWallPhotosynthesisUnicellularE. coliYesYesProtozoaYesYesYesMushroomYesYesSunflowerYesYesYesBearYesYesFigure 4:Exercise 2 – Classification of Organisms Flow Chart
Post-Lab Questions1.Did this series of questions correctly organize each organism? Why or why not?2.What additional questions would you ask to further categorize the itemswithinthe kingdoms(Hint: think about other organisms in each of the kingdoms and what makes them differentthan the examples used here)?3.What questions would you have asked instead of the ones that you answered above whenclassifying the organisms?