Unit 1: Classification Vocabulary

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What are the three domains of living organisms?

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Archaea, Bacteria, and Eukarya.

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NGSS.MS-LS4-2

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What is an autotroph?

Back

An organism that produces its own food, such as a rose.

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What is the level of classification that comes after 'order'?

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Family.

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Why do scientists classify living things?

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It is easier to study organisms when grouped.

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What type of environments can Archaea live in?

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Extreme environments like hot springs, geysers, or very salty waters.

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What is the broadest level of taxonomic organization?

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The three domains: Archaea, Bacteria, and Eukarya.

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What is a prokaryote?

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An organism without a nucleus, such as bacteria.

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What is a eukaryote?

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An organism with a nucleus, such as plants and animals.

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NGSS.MS-LS1-1

NGSS.MS-LS1-2

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What is the definition of 'kingdom' in biological classification?

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A high level of classification that groups together similar phyla.

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What is the difference between autotrophs and heterotrophs?

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Autotrophs produce their own food; heterotrophs consume other organisms for food.

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NGSS.MS-LS2-3