Taxonomy/Kingdoms- Test

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What is the smallest taxonomic group that organisms can belong to?

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Species

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What is a dichotomous key used for?

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A tool that allows the identification of organisms based on a series of choices that lead to the correct name of a given item.

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What kingdom do multicellular, heterotrophic organisms with cell walls made of chitin belong to?

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Fungi

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What is the classification of organisms that have jointed legs and an exoskeleton?

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Phylum Arthropoda

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What characteristic is unique to humans according to cladograms?

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Bipedalism and opposable thumbs.

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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 primary difference between the kingdoms Plantae and Fungi?

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Plantae are autotrophic and produce their own food through photosynthesis, while Fungi are heterotrophic and absorb nutrients.

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What is the purpose of a cladogram?

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To show the evolutionary relationships among various biological species based on similarities and differences in their physical or genetic characteristics.

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What is the definition of taxonomy?

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The science of classification of living organisms into groups based on shared characteristics.

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What is the term for organisms that can produce their own food?

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Autotrophs.