Unit 1 Review: Taxonomy, and Ecology

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What is the most specific classification in taxonomy?

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Species

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To which domain do bacteria belong?

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Bacteria

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Which two organisms are most closely related: Equus caballas or Equus burchellii?

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Equus caballas (Horse) & Equus burchellii (Zebra)

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Define a population in ecological terms.

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A group of one species in one area.

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What are the two parts of a scientific name?

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Genus and species.

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

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

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What is the difference between a community and an ecosystem?

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A community is made up of different species living together, while an ecosystem includes the community and the physical environment.

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What is the role of producers in an ecosystem?

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Producers convert solar energy into chemical energy through photosynthesis.

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What is the significance of the binomial nomenclature system?

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It provides a standardized way to name species using two names: genus and species.

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What is the primary difference between prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells?

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