Algonquin College Health Program Assessment (AC-HPAT) Practice Exam

What are the six kingdoms of living entities?

1. Animalia, Plantae, Fungi, Protista, Archaebacteria, Eubacteria

2. Insecta, Mammalia, Reptilia, Amphibia, Fish, Birds

3. Fungi, Plantae, Animalia, Protista, Bacteria, Viruses

4. Monera, Protista, Plantae, Fungi, Animalia, Viruses

The correct answer is: Animalia, Plantae, Fungi, Protista, Archaebacteria, Eubacteria

The six kingdoms of living entities are accurately represented by the choice that includes Animalia, Plantae, Fungi, Protista, Archaebacteria, and Eubacteria. This classification system reflects the diversity of life based on fundamental differences in cellular organization and genetic characteristics. Animalia encompasses all animals, which are multicellular, eukaryotic organisms that are typically motile and consume organic material for energy. Plantae includes all plants, which are primarily multicellular and autotrophic, producing their own food through photosynthesis. Fungi consists of organisms that are mostly decomposers, aiding in the breakdown of dead organic material. Protista is a diverse group mainly consisting of unicellular organisms (though it includes some multicellular forms), typically eukaryotic and can be autotrophic or heterotrophic. Archaebacteria and Eubacteria represent prokaryotic life forms, but they are distinguished from each other; Archaebacteria often inhabit extreme environments while Eubacteria include the more common bacteria that can be found in various environments. The other options listed do not accurately represent the classified kingdoms of living organisms. While some of them include relevant groups (like Fungi and Animalia), they either misclassify or omit significant