Classification

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What is the correct way to write a scientific name?

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A scientific name is written in italics or underlined, with the genus name first (capitalized) and the species name second (lowercase).

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What term describes organisms that have a nucleus?

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Eukaryotic organisms are those that have a nucleus.

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Which kingdom contains only unicellular organisms?

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The kingdom Protista contains only unicellular organisms.

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What classification group comes after 'order'?

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The classification group that comes after 'order' is 'family'.

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What term describes organisms that can produce their own food?

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Autotrophic organisms can make their own food.

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What is the term for organisms that cannot make their own food?

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Heterotrophic organisms cannot produce their own food and must consume other organisms.

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What is the highest level of classification in the biological hierarchy?

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The highest level of classification is 'domain'.

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What are the three domains of life?

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

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What is the difference between prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells?

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Prokaryotic cells do not have a nucleus or membrane-bound organelles, while eukaryotic cells do.

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What is the classification group that includes similar species?

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A genus is a classification group that includes similar species.