What Did R

question 16

Multiple Choice

What did R. H. Whittaker base his five kingdom classification upon?

• A) DNA sequencing analysis
• B) The size and color of cells
• C) The biochemical make-up of an organism
• D) Cell structure and how an organism derived its nutrition
• E) The ability to for an organism to reproduce and develop

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Definitions:

Gases Exchange

The biological process through which gases like oxygen and carbon dioxide are transferred between organisms and their environment.

Breathing

The process of inhaling and exhaling air to facilitate gas exchange within the lungs.

Vocal Cords

Folded membranes in the larynx that vibrate to produce sounds when air is expelled from the lungs.

Larynx

Cartilaginous organ located between the pharynx and the trachea; in humans, contains the vocal cords; sometimes called the voice box.