Classification of Living Things

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What two parts of the classification system are used for the naming of organisms?

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Genus and Species

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An organism made up of more than one cell would be called:

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multicellular

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What are consumers in the context of living organisms?

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Consumers are heterotrophs.

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Organisms in this smallest taxonomic group share many characteristics.

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species

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The science of describing, classifying, and naming living things is called:

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Taxonomy

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What is the highest taxonomic rank in the classification system?

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Domain

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What is the difference between autotrophs and heterotrophs?

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Autotrophs produce their own food, while heterotrophs consume other organisms for energy.

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What is the classification rank below Kingdom?

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Phylum

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What is the primary purpose of taxonomy?

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To organize and categorize living organisms based on shared characteristics.

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What is a characteristic of organisms in the same genus?

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They share a common ancestor and have similar traits.