Chapter 6-Life's Classification and Structure

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What is the naming system that gives each living thing a two-word scientific name?

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Binomial nomenclature.

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What organelle is responsible for breaking down food and releasing energy?

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Mitochondrion.

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What is an aid to identification that uses a series of choices to narrow down the possibilities?

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Dichotomous key.

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What type of cell contains a nucleus and other membrane-bound organelles?

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Eukaryotic cell.

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What term refers to a group of organisms that share common characteristics?

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Taxon.

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What is the primary function of mitochondria in eukaryotic cells?

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To produce energy through cellular respiration.

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What is the significance of binomial nomenclature in biological classification?

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It provides a universal naming system that avoids confusion.

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How does a dichotomous key assist in the classification of organisms?

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It allows users to identify organisms based on a series of yes/no questions.

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What distinguishes eukaryotic cells from prokaryotic cells?

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Eukaryotic cells have a nucleus and membrane-bound organelles, while prokaryotic cells do not.

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What is the hierarchical structure of biological classification from broadest to most specific?

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