Taxonomy & Classification

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What are the two kingdoms that have organisms capable of autotrophic nutrition?

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Protista and Plantae

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To which domain do bacteria belong?

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Bacteria

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What is binomial nomenclature?

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A two name naming system used to classify organisms.

Front

In a scientific name, which part is always written in lowercase?

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species

Front

What are the two taxa included in a scientific name?

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Genus and Species

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What is the primary purpose of taxonomy?

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To classify and organize living organisms into groups based on shared characteristics.

Front

What is the highest taxonomic rank in the biological classification system?

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Domain

Front

What is the difference between autotrophs and heterotrophs?

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Autotrophs produce their own food, while heterotrophs obtain food by consuming other organisms.

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What is the significance of the genus in a scientific name?

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The genus groups together species that are closely related.

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What is the role of the species name in binomial nomenclature?

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It identifies the specific organism within the genus.