Classification of Life Checkpoint

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What is the basic unit of life?

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Cell

Front

What do we call a living thing that is only one cell its entire life?

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Unicellular

Front

What level comes immediately after 'order' in the classification levels?

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Family

Front

Which two organisms have hair?

Back

Primates & Rodents

Front

Using a dichotomous key, how do you identify a fish?

Back

By following a series of yes/no questions based on physical characteristics.

Front

What is the difference between prokaryotes and eukaryotes?

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Prokaryotes are single-celled organisms without a nucleus; eukaryotes have cells with a nucleus.

Front

What is a kingdom in biological classification?

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A kingdom is a high-level category that groups together related organisms.

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What is the definition of multicellular organisms?

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Organisms that consist of more than one cell.

Front

What is the purpose of a dichotomous key?

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To help identify organisms based on their characteristics.

Front

What are the main characteristics of living things?

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Growth, reproduction, response to stimuli, metabolism, and homeostasis.