Complete the table below to show the cell structure and storage characteristics of three kingdoms of living organisms. Use a tick (✓\checkmark✓) if the kingdom has the characteristic and a cross (×\times×) if the kingdom does NOT have the characteristic.
| Kingdom | Have chloroplasts | Have a cell wall | Store carbohydrate as glycogen |
|---|---|---|---|
| plants | ✓\checkmark✓ | ||
| animals | |||
| fungi |
(The first box has been completed for you.)
The table below shows some characteristics shared by most living organisms. Complete the table by giving the missing characteristics and examples.
| Characteristic | Example in plants or animals |
|---|---|
| they require nutrition | making glucose by photosynthesis |
| they respire | releasing energy from glucose in mitochondria |
| roots growing towards gravity | |
| they excrete | |
| producing pollen and seeds | |
| they grow |
Another characteristic shown by animals is the ability to respond to their surroundings. For example, a person may quickly lift their foot after stepping on a sharp pin. Describe the sequence of events that cause this reflex response.
