7.3A Classification and Dichotomous Keys (Tagged)

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Who is considered to be the father of traditional classification?

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Carolus Linnaeus

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Giving living things a two part name is called

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Binomial Nomenclature

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In a properly written scientific name, which part is capitalized?

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genus

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Which of the following is the correct way to write the scientific name of a house cat? (in italics)

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Felis domesticus

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Using a dichotomous key, how do you identify an organism?

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By answering a series of questions that lead to the correct name.

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What is taxonomy?

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The science of classifying organisms.

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What is the purpose of a dichotomous key?

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To help identify organisms based on their characteristics.

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What does the term 'genus' refer to in biological classification?

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A group of species that are closely related.

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What is the difference between genus and species?

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Genus is the broader category, while species is the specific group.

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What is the significance of binomial nomenclature?

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It provides a universal naming system for organisms.