Classification of Living Things

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Cells that have a nucleus are called ________.

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Eukaryotes

Front

Which language is the primary language used to classify living things?

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Latin

Front

What do scientists compare to make sure they classify an organism correctly?

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DNA strands

Front

To sort an organism into a group based on shared traits is called __________.

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Classification

Front

An organism in the United States has the same scientific name as it does in China. TRUE or FALSE?

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TRUE

Front

What is the study of classifying living things called?

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Taxonomy

Front

What are the three main domains of life?

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Bacteria, Archaea, Eukarya

Front

What is the highest level of classification in the biological hierarchy?

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Domain

Front

What is a scientific name composed of?

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Genus and species

Front

What is the purpose of a taxonomic key?

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To help identify organisms based on their characteristics