Unit 9: Taxonomy Review

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What is the basic unit of life?

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The cell is the basic unit of life.

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What do all living things have?

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All living things have cells.

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What are the characteristics of organisms classified as animals?

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Multicellular, eukaryotic, heterotrophic.

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Which domain do all organisms with eukaryotic cells belong to?

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Eukarya.

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What is the cell theory?

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All cells come from pre-existing cells.

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What is a eukaryotic cell?

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A eukaryotic cell is a cell that has a nucleus and organelles.

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What is a prokaryotic cell?

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A prokaryotic cell is a cell that does not have a nucleus or organelles.

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What does heterotrophic mean?

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Heterotrophic means an organism cannot produce its own food and must consume other organisms.

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What does autotrophic mean?

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Autotrophic means an organism can produce its own food, typically through photosynthesis.

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What is taxonomy?

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Taxonomy is the science of classifying organisms.