7.14.A The Taxonomic System

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What are the primary characteristics for classifying organisms into different taxonomic categories?

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Genetic and Physical characteristics.

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What might scientists do if a new species of plant is discovered with characteristics that don't fit into an existing genus?

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Create a new genus and species name.

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In taxonomy, what does the term 'species' refer to?

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A group of organisms that can breed with each other and produce offspring.

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What is the highest taxonomic rank in the biological classification system?

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Domain.

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What are the three domains of life?

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Bacteria, Archaea, and Eukarya.

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What is the purpose of the binomial nomenclature system?

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To provide a unique and universally accepted name for each species.

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What is the difference between a genus and a species?

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A genus is a group of related species, while a species is a specific group of organisms that can interbreed.

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What is a taxon?

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A taxonomic group of any rank, such as a species, family, or class.

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What is the significance of phylogenetic trees in taxonomy?

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They illustrate the evolutionary relationships among different species.

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What criteria are used to determine evolutionary relationships in taxonomy?

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Morphological, genetic, and behavioral characteristics.