Classification & Dichotomous Key

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What term means 'True Nucleus' or cell(s) with a nucleus?

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Eukaryotes

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Which kingdom is a unicellular organism with organelles and a nucleus most likely a part of?

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Protists

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Which of the following sets of animals would be the most closely related? Animals in the same order, genus, class, or family?

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Animals in the same genus

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What is the term given to describe the two-name naming system in biology?

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Binomial nomenclature

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In a scientific name, what is the first part called?

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Genus

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In a scientific name, what is the second part called?

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Species

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What is the primary difference between Eukaryotes and Prokaryotes?

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Eukaryotes have a nucleus; Prokaryotes do not.

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What is the purpose of a dichotomous key?

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To identify organisms based on a series of choices that lead to the correct name.

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What is the classification hierarchy from broadest to most specific?

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

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What is the significance of binomial nomenclature in scientific classification?

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It provides a universal naming system for organisms, reducing confusion.