Domains and Kingdoms of Life Flashcard

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What is taxonomy?

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Taxonomy is the study of classifying organisms.

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What is binomial nomenclature?

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Binomial nomenclature is a system that gives each species a unique, two-word Latin name consisting of the genus name and the species name.

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In which kingdom would you find mushrooms?

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Mushrooms are found in the kingdom Fungi.

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What characteristics define the kingdom Archaebacteria?

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Archaebacteria are unicellular, prokaryotic organisms found in extreme ecosystems.

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Which kingdom is prokaryotic?

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The kingdom Archaebacteria is prokaryotic.

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What are the three domains of life?

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The three domains of life are Bacteria, Archaea, and Eukarya.

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What is the main difference between prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells?

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Prokaryotic cells lack a nucleus and membrane-bound organelles, while eukaryotic cells have a nucleus and organelles.

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What is the role of fungi in ecosystems?

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Fungi decompose organic matter, recycling nutrients back into the ecosystem.

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What is the significance of the genus in binomial nomenclature?

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The genus is the first part of the two-word Latin name and groups together species that are closely related.

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What type of organisms are found in the kingdom Plantae?

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The kingdom Plantae includes multicellular, eukaryotic organisms that perform photosynthesis.