Classification and Taxonomy

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What happens to the variety of organisms as you move down the classification pyramid?

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The variety of organisms decreases.

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What are the two levels of classification used in scientific names?

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Genus and species.

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Define taxonomy.

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Taxonomy is a classification system based on shared characteristics.

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What kingdom do unicellular organisms that are plant-like, animal-like, or fungus-like belong to?

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Kingdom Protista.

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What is a species?

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A group of organisms that look alike and can reproduce among themselves.

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What is the highest level of classification in the biological hierarchy?

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Domain.

Front

Name the three domains of life.

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Bacteria, Archaea, and Eukarya.

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What is the purpose of classification in biology?

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To organize and categorize organisms based on shared characteristics.

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What is the difference between a genus and a species?

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A genus is a group of related species, while a species is a specific group of organisms that can interbreed.

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What is binomial nomenclature?

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A two-part naming system for organisms, consisting of the genus name followed by the species name.