EOC REVIEW: Taxonomy Questions

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What is the correct order of classification in taxonomy?

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

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What are homologous structures?

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Structures that evolved from a common ancestor but have different functions.

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Which organisms are least closely related?

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Organisms that share a domain.

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What type of organism is found in extreme environments?

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Archaea.

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Why do scientists use the taxonomic system?

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To avoid confusion in classifying organisms.

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What is taxonomy?

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The science of classifying organisms into groups based on shared characteristics.

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What are analogous structures?

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Structures that have similar functions but evolved independently in different species.

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What is a phylogenetic tree?

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A diagram that shows the evolutionary relationships among various biological species.

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What is a vestigial structure?

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A structure that has lost most or all of its original function through evolution.

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What is the significance of the domain in taxonomy?

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It is the highest taxonomic rank, grouping organisms based on fundamental differences.