Classification of Living Things

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Which is the largest category of classification? Options: Domain, Phylum, Genus, Species

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Domain

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The classification of living organisms is called__________

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taxonomy

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What diagram is used to show how living organisms are related?

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Branching diagram

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What characteristics show how animals are related?

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Shared characteristics like anatomical structures, genetic similarities, and evolutionary history.

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What is the correct order for scientific names?

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Genus species

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What are the 3 domains of taxonomy classification?

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Archaea, Bacteria, Eukarya

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What is the smallest level of classification?

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Species

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A __________ uses a series of paired statements to identify organisms.

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dichotomous key

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What 2 characteristics do we use to tell if organisms are related?

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Physical and chemical

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Do scientists compare skeletal structures to classify organisms?

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True