Classification of Living Things Review

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7th - 8th Grade
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What is a eukaryotic organism?
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A eukaryotic organism is a living thing whose cells have a nucleus enclosed within membranes. Examples include humans, plants, and animals.
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NGSS.MS-LS4-2
2.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What are the two parts of a scientific name?
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A scientific name consists of two parts: the genus and the species.
3.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
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Who is known for proposing binomial nomenclature?
Back
Carl Linnaeus is known for proposing binomial nomenclature as a system for classifying organisms.
4.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What is the most specific classification level in taxonomy?
Back
The most specific classification level is 'species'.
5.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
Which organisms are least closely related?
Back
Organisms that share a domain are least closely related compared to those that share a family, genus, or species.
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NGSS.MS-LS4-2
6.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What is the definition of taxonomy?
Back
Taxonomy is the science of classifying organisms into groups based on similarities and differences.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What is the difference between genus and species?
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Genus is a group of related species, while species is the most specific classification that identifies a single type of organism.
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