Classification Flashcard

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What is the term for an organism made up of only one cell?

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Unicellular

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What do we call organisms that obtain energy by producing their own food from sunlight or chemicals?

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Autotroph

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Which of the following is an example of a prokaryotic organism?

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Bacteria

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What is the term for the classification system that uses two names (genus and species) to identify an organism?

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Binomial nomenclature

Front

Which of the following correctly lists the levels of classification from broadest to most specific?

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Domain, Kingdom, Phylum, Class, Order, Family, Genus, Species

Front

What is the main difference between prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells?

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Prokaryotic cells do not have a nucleus, while eukaryotic cells do.

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What is the function of the cell membrane?

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The cell membrane controls what enters and exits the cell.

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What is the powerhouse of the cell?

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Mitochondria

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What is the role of chloroplasts in plant cells?

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Chloroplasts are responsible for photosynthesis.

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What is the basic unit of life?

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The cell.