Taxonomy & Classification

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What are the three domains of life?

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Bacteria, Archaea, Eukarya.

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What is the difference between autotrophic and heterotrophic organisms?

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Autotrophic organisms can make their own food (e.g., plants), while heterotrophic organisms cannot and must consume other organisms for energy (e.g., animals).

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What is the primary purpose of taxonomy?

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To organize, classify, and name living organisms.

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What is binomial nomenclature?

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A two-name naming system used to identify species, consisting of the genus name and the species name.

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What are the main kingdoms of life?

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Animalia, Plantae, Fungi, Protista, Archaea, and Bacteria.

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What is the scientific name of an organism composed of?

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Genus and species.

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What is the role of a taxonomist?

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A taxonomist studies and classifies organisms based on their characteristics and relationships.

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What is the significance of the genus in scientific classification?

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The genus groups together species that are closely related and share a common ancestor.

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What is the difference between a species and a genus?

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A species is a group of individuals that can interbreed and produce fertile offspring, while a genus is a broader category that includes multiple species.

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What is a dichotomous key?

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A tool used to identify organisms by answering a series of questions that lead to the correct name.