Introduction to Classification

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What tool is necessary to see bacteria?

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Microscope

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What is the science of classifying living organisms called?

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Taxonomy

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To which group do mushrooms belong?

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Fungi

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What is the most specific level of classification in taxonomy?

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Species

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What is the process of grouping things based on similar characteristics called?

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Classification

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What are the main domains of life in biological classification?

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Bacteria, Archaea, Eukarya

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What is the difference between a genus and a species in classification?

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A genus is a group of related species, while a species is the most specific classification of an organism.

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What is binomial nomenclature?

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A two-part naming system for organisms, consisting of the genus name and the species name.

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What role do characteristics play in classification?

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Characteristics help to group organisms based on similarities and differences.

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What is the hierarchy of biological classification from broadest to most specific?

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Domain, Kingdom, Phylum, Class, Order, Family, Genus, Species.