Classification Systems and Kingdoms

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What is the main purpose of modern classification systems?

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To organize biodiversity and show evolutionary relationships among organisms.

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What are the five main kingdoms in biological classification?

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Monera, Protista, Fungi, Plantae, Animalia.

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What is a key characteristic of the kingdom Fungi?

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They are multicellular or unicellular heterotrophs that absorb nutrients from their environment.

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What distinguishes the kingdom Plantae from other kingdoms?

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Members of Plantae are multicellular autotrophs that perform photosynthesis.

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What is the significance of genetic similarities in classification?

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Genetic similarities help determine evolutionary relationships and classify organisms more accurately.

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What is a defining feature of the kingdom Animalia?

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They are multicellular heterotrophs that cannot perform photosynthesis.

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What type of organisms are included in the kingdom Protista?

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Single-celled eukaryotes that do not fit into other kingdoms.

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What is the role of fossil records in classification systems?

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Fossil records provide historical evidence of organisms and their evolutionary changes over time.

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What is a common characteristic shared by Plantae and Fungi?

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Both kingdoms have a presence of cell walls.

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What is the difference between Bacteria and Archaea?

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Bacteria are prokaryotic organisms with peptidoglycan in their cell walls, while Archaea are prokaryotic but have unique biochemistry and cell wall composition.