Classification

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What is binomial nomenclature?

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A two-part naming system developed by Linnaeus to name species, consisting of the genus name and the species identifier.

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Which organism is least closely related to the chimpanzee?

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The monarch butterfly.

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What is the independent variable in an experiment?

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The one factor that you change to test your hypothesis.

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What are the characteristics of the Kingdom Protista?

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Organisms that can be multicellular or unicellular, eukaryotic, and can be heterotrophic or autotrophic.

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What type of organisms can live in extreme environments like salt lakes and hot springs?

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Archaea.

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What is taxonomy?

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The science of classifying organisms into groups based on shared characteristics.

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Define eukaryote.

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An organism whose cells contain a nucleus and other organelles enclosed within membranes.

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What is a dichotomous key?

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A tool that allows the user to determine the identity of items in the natural world by answering a series of questions.

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What is the difference between autotrophs and heterotrophs?

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Autotrophs produce their own food (e.g., plants), while heterotrophs consume other organisms for food (e.g., animals).

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What is the role of classification in biology?

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To organize and categorize living organisms to understand their relationships and characteristics.