Taxonomy

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A tool used by a taxonomist to identify an unknown organism is known as a __________.

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dichotomous key

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Which of the following is not true when comparing scientific and common names?

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Scientific names vary from place to place.

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Prokaryotes do not have a nucleus or membrane bound organelles. True or False?

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True

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The first part of a scientific name is an organism's _______________ and the second part is its ________________.

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genus, species

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The scientific name for an organism includes which taxa?

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genus and species

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What is the primary purpose of taxonomy?

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To classify and organize living organisms into groups based on shared characteristics.

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What is binomial nomenclature?

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A system of naming organisms using two terms: the genus name and the species name.

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What is the significance of using Latin in scientific naming?

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Latin provides a universal language for scientists, reducing confusion caused by common names.

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What are the main ranks in the taxonomic hierarchy?

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

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What is the difference between a genus and a species?

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Genus is a group of related species, while species is the most specific level of classification.