Classification of Living Things Review

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

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Eukaryotes

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Who first proposed binomial nomenclature as a way of classifying organisms?

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Carl Linnaeus

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An autotroph feeds on other organisms?

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False

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A scientific name consists of?

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Genus and species

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What is the most specific classification level?

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Species

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What is the definition of a prokaryote?

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A single-celled organism that lacks a nucleus.

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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 are the three domains of life?

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Bacteria, Archaea, and Eukarya.

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What is the purpose of classification in biology?

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To organize and categorize living things based on shared characteristics.

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What is binomial nomenclature?

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A two-part naming system for organisms, consisting of the genus and species.