Exploring and Classifying Life

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What is the primary source of energy for all living organisms?

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The Sun.

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What are the three major domains of life?

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Eukarya, Bacteria, Archaea.

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What is taxonomy?

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The scientific study of how living things are classified.

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What term describes an entity that exhibits all characteristics of life?

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Organism.

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What is a common name in biological classification?

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A name used to refer to a species in everyday language, like 'grizzly bear'.

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What is a scientific name?

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The formal name given to a species, consisting of the genus and species, e.g., Ursus arctos for the grizzly bear.

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What is homeostasis?

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The ability of an organism to maintain a stable internal environment.

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What is the difference between unicellular and multicellular organisms?

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Unicellular organisms consist of a single cell, while multicellular organisms are made up of multiple cells.

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What is a stimulus in biological terms?

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Any change in the environment that causes a response in an organism.

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What is the role of producers in an ecosystem?

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Producers, like plants, convert sunlight into energy through photosynthesis.