Classification of Living Things

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The broadest level of classification is ______.

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domain

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To sort an organism into a group based on shared traits is called ______.

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classification

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What do scientists compare to make sure they classify an organism correctly?

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DNA charts

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Organisms do not require energy because it flows among organisms and their environment. True or False?

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False

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An organism in the United States has the same scientific name as it does in China. True or False?

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True

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What is the second level of classification after domain?

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kingdom

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What is the scientific study of how living things are classified?

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taxonomy

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What is the smallest unit of classification?

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species

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What are the three domains of life?

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Bacteria, Archaea, Eukarya

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What is binomial nomenclature?

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A two-part naming system for organisms, consisting of genus and species.