Unit 8: Classification, Viruses, and Kingdoms

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What takes over a living cell's functions when a virus invades?

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Genetic material

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What do viruses and living cells have in common?

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They both store genetic information.

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What is a characteristic that is always true for all members of the plant kingdom?

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They are all autotrophic.

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What is the study of how scientists classify organisms called?

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Taxonomy

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What does similar amino acid sequences in two species likely indicate?

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These animals have a common ancestor.

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What is a virus?

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A virus is a microscopic infectious agent that can only replicate inside the living cells of an organism.

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What are the main kingdoms of life?

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The main kingdoms are Animalia, Plantae, Fungi, Protista, Archaea, and Bacteria.

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What is the difference between prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells?

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Prokaryotic cells do not have a nucleus or membrane-bound organelles, while eukaryotic cells do.

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What is autotrophy?

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Autotrophy is the ability of an organism to produce its own food from inorganic substances.

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What is the role of taxonomy in biology?

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Taxonomy helps in the classification and naming of organisms, providing a universal language for scientists.