Classification of Living Things

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What is the genus of the Banana tree?

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Musa

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NGSS.MS-LS4-2

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In a scientific name, what does the FIRST name identify?

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Genus

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What is an example of a unicellular organism?

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Bacteria

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NGSS.MS-LS1-1

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In which kingdom would you find mushrooms?

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Fungi

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Who is known for the modern Biological classification system?

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Carl Linnaeus

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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 two main parts of a scientific name?

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Genus and Species

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What kingdom do humans belong to?

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Animalia

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What is the primary characteristic of organisms in the kingdom Plantae?

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They are multicellular and perform photosynthesis.

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NGSS.MS-LS1-6

NGSS.MS-LS2-3

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What is the difference between prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells?

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Prokaryotic cells lack a nucleus; eukaryotic cells have a nucleus.