2.4 Classification

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What are the six kingdoms of life?

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The six kingdoms are: Eubacteria, Archaebacteria, Protista, Fungi, Plantae, and Animalia.

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Which kingdom includes organisms that are unicellular and prokaryotic?

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Eubacteria and Archaebacteria.

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What is the primary difference between Eubacteria and Archaebacteria?

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Eubacteria have peptidoglycan in their cell walls, while Archaebacteria do not.

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What is a taxonomic rank?

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A taxonomic rank is a level in the hierarchy of biological classification.

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List the main taxonomic ranks in order from most general to most specific.

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Domain, Kingdom, Phylum, Class, Order, Family, Genus, Species.

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What is the purpose of classification in biology?

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Classification helps organize and categorize living organisms based on shared characteristics.

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What is a genus?

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A genus is a group of species that are closely related and share a common ancestor.

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What is the difference between a species and a genus?

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A species is the most specific level of classification, while a genus groups together multiple related species.

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What is the significance of the binomial nomenclature system?

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Binomial nomenclature provides a standardized way to name species using two names: the genus and the species.

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What is a taxon?

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A taxon is any group of organisms that is treated as a unit in biological classification.