9weeks study Guide

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What is the scientific name for a wolf?

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Canis lupus

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What genus does the wolf belong to?

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Canis

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What are the two kingdoms that make up Prokaryotes?

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Archea and Bacteria

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What is an autotroph?

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An organism that produces its own food, not one that feeds on other organisms.

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What does the second part of a scientific name designate?

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Species

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What does the first part of a scientific name designate?

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Genus

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What is the scientific name of the sugar maple?

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Acer saccharum

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What does 'Equus' refer to in the scientific name 'Equus kiang'?

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Genus

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What are the main characteristics of Prokaryotes?

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They are unicellular organisms without a nucleus.

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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.