EOC Review Classification

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What are prokaryotic cells?

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Prokaryotic cells are single-celled organisms that lack a nucleus and membrane-bound organelles. Examples include bacteria and archaea.

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What are eukaryotic cells?

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Eukaryotic cells are organisms whose cells contain a nucleus and membrane-bound organelles. Examples include plants, animals, fungi, and protists.

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What is the classification system in biology?

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The classification system in biology is a hierarchical structure used to organize and categorize living organisms based on shared characteristics.

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What is a scientific name?

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A scientific name is a formal name given to an organism, consisting of its genus and species, following the binomial nomenclature system.

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What is binomial nomenclature?

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Binomial nomenclature is a two-part naming system for organisms, where the first part is the genus name and the second part is the species name.

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What is a cladogram?

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A cladogram is a diagram that shows the evolutionary relationships among a group of organisms based on shared characteristics.

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What is the significance of technological advances in classification?

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Technological advances allow scientists to analyze genetic and molecular data, leading to more accurate classifications of organisms.

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What are autotrophs?

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Autotrophs are organisms that produce their own food through photosynthesis or chemosynthesis, such as plants.

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What are multicellular organisms?

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Multicellular organisms are living beings composed of more than one cell, which work together to perform various functions.

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What is the difference between Kingdom Plantae and Kingdom Animalia?

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Kingdom Plantae consists of multicellular autotrophs that perform photosynthesis, while Kingdom Animalia consists of multicellular heterotrophs that consume other organisms.