Biology - Biological Classification - MCQs


Understand the system of classifying organisms, including taxonomy and the three domains of life.

What is the role of fungi in an ecosystem?

A. Primary producers
B. Decomposers
C. Consumers
D. Pollinators

Answer: Decomposers

Which of the following is a major characteristic of the kingdom Animalia?

A. Autotrophic
B. Multicellular and heterotrophic
C. Cell walls made of cellulose
D. Unicellular

Answer: Multicellular and heterotrophic

What is the taxonomic rank above ‘Genus’?

A. Species
B. Class
C. Family
D. Order

Answer: Family

Which of the following is a defining characteristic of the kingdom Protista?

A. Multicellular and autotrophic
B. Prokaryotic
C. Unicellular or simple multicellular
D. Heterotrophic only

Answer: Unicellular or simple multicellular

Which of the following is an example of a multicellular organism in the kingdom Fungi?

A. Yeast
B. Mushroom
C. E. coli
D. Amoeba

Answer: Mushroom

Which group of organisms is classified as heterotrophic?

A. Plants
B. Bacteria
C. Protists
D. Animals

Answer: Animals

Which of the following organisms can be classified as a producer in an ecosystem?

A. Lion
B. Mushroom
C. Grass
D. Bacterium

Answer: Grass

What is the defining feature of organisms in the kingdom Archaea?

A. They have a nucleus
B. They live in extreme environments
C. They are autotrophic
D. They are multicellular

Answer: They live in extreme environments

Which of the following is a key feature of the kingdom Animalia?

A. They are autotrophic
B. They are multicellular and heterotrophic
C. They have cell walls made of cellulose
D. They are unicellular

Answer: They are multicellular and heterotrophic