Taxonomy Flashcard Prep

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What is taxonomy?

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The science of describing, classifying, and naming living things.

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What is binomial nomenclature?

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A two word naming system for classifying organisms.

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Which taxon is the most specific?

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Species is the most specific taxon.

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Which taxon is the broadest?

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Domain is the broadest taxon.

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What is a dichotomous key?

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A tool used to identify and classify organisms based on a series of choices.

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What do organisms in the same genus have in common?

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They are more closely related to each other than to organisms in different genera.

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What is the purpose of taxonomy?

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To organize and categorize living things based on shared characteristics.

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What is the difference between a kingdom and a species?

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A kingdom is a broad classification that includes many organisms, while a species is a specific group of organisms that can interbreed.

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How many domains are there in the current classification system?

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There are three domains: Bacteria, Archaea, and Eukarya.

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What is the significance of the scientific name of an organism?

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It provides a unique and universally accepted name for each species.