Classification of Living Things

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What is an organism whose cell lacks a nucleus called?

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Prokaryote.

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What are the two kingdoms that contain only heterotrophs?

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Animals and fungi.

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What is the term for an organism’s ability to maintain stable internal conditions?

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Homeostasis.

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What naming system was developed by Carolus Linnaeus?

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Binomial nomenclature.

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What is a change in an organism’s environment that causes a reaction called?

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Stimulus.

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What is the primary difference between prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells?

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Prokaryotic cells lack a nucleus, while eukaryotic cells have a nucleus.

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What are autotrophs?

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Organisms that produce their own food, typically through photosynthesis.

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What is the role of fungi in an ecosystem?

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Fungi decompose organic matter and recycle nutrients back into the ecosystem.

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What is the significance of binomial nomenclature in biology?

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It provides a standardized naming system for organisms, using two names: genus and species.

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How do stimuli affect an organism's behavior?

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Stimuli can trigger responses that help organisms adapt to their environment.