Unit 8 Review Guide Quizizz

What is a common group of organisms that can breed to produce fertile offspring?

• Members of different species

• Members of the same genus

• Members of the same species

• Members of the same family

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NGSS.MS-LS3-2

What is the term for a group of species with a common ancestor?

• tribe
• clade
• genus
• phylum

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NGSS.MS-LS4-2

1. What is a shared derived characteristic?

• A shared derived characteristic is a trait that is unique to a single species.
• A shared derived characteristic is a trait that is only found in extinct organisms.
• A shared derived characteristic is a trait that is passed down from parent to offspring.
• A shared derived characteristic is a trait that is shared by a group of organisms and their common ancestor, but not by any other groups outside of that lineage.

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NGSS.MS-LS4-2

NGSS.MS-LS4-3

1. What is the study of classification called?

• anatomy
• botany
• taxonomy
• geology

What are the 2 taxa groups used in scientific names?

• genus and species
• family and order
• class and phylum
• kingdom and domain

What is the naming system of naming species called?

• Monomial nomenclature
• Trinomial nomenclature
• Binomial nomenclature
• Duo nomenclature

How many words do we use in binomial nomencature?

• three
• four
• two
• five

In what font are species' scientific names written?

• Italics
• Comic Sans
• Underline
• Bold

When writing species scientific name the frist letter of the first name must be _____ and the first letter of the second name must be _____?

• capitalized and uppercase
• lowercase and uppercase
• uppercase and lowercase
• Capitalized and lowercase

Why do we use scientific names over common names?

• Scientific names are easier to remember than common names
• Common names are too long and complicated
• Common names are not unique to specific organisms
• Scientific names are used over common names to provide a universal and standardized way to identify organisms.