Classification of Living Things

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What is an organism that has no nucleus and is mostly unicellular?

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Prokaryote

Front

What are the 3 domains of life?

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Bacteria, Archaea, Eukarya

Front

What term represents an organism that can make its own food?

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Autotroph

Front

Which two levels of classification make up a scientific name?

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Genus & Species

Front

What term represents an organism that cannot make its own food?

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Heterotroph

Front

What is the definition of a Eukaryote?

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An organism whose cells contain a nucleus and organelles.

Front

What is the main difference between Prokaryotes and Eukaryotes?

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Prokaryotes lack a nucleus; Eukaryotes have a nucleus.

Front

What is the role of a Heterotroph in an ecosystem?

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Heterotrophs consume other organisms for energy.

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What is an example of an Autotroph?

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Plants, as they perform photosynthesis.

Front

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

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Domain