Classification (with Domains/Kingdoms)

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What is the defining characteristic of organisms in Kingdom Protista?

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All organisms classified into Kingdom Protista are eukaryotic.

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Which classification taxon is the most specific?

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Species is the most specific classification taxon.

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What is the scientific name of the ostrich?

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The scientific name of the ostrich is *Struthio camelus*.

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Which classification taxon is the largest and broadest?

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Domain is the largest and broadest classification taxon.

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What is a characteristic that is NEVER found in organisms classified into Kingdom Archaebacteria?

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Organisms classified into Kingdom Archaebacteria never have peptidoglycan cell walls.

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What are the three domains of life?

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The three domains of life are Bacteria, Archaea, and Eukarya.

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What is the difference between prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells?

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Prokaryotic cells lack a nucleus and membrane-bound organelles, while eukaryotic cells have a nucleus and membrane-bound organelles.

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What is the role of classification in biology?

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Classification helps organize and categorize living organisms based on shared characteristics and evolutionary relationships.

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What is binomial nomenclature?

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Binomial nomenclature is a two-part naming system for organisms, consisting of the genus name and species name.

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What is the significance of the domain level in classification?

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The domain level is significant because it represents the highest taxonomic rank and groups organisms based on fundamental differences in their cellular structure.