Taxonomy & Scientific Names Review

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What is taxonomy?

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Taxonomy is the science of classifying and naming organisms based on shared characteristics.

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What is a scientific name?

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

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What does the term 'genus' refer to in taxonomy?

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Genus is a rank in the biological classification that groups together species that are closely related.

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What is the difference between unicellular and multicellular organisms?

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Unicellular organisms consist of a single cell, while multicellular organisms are made up of multiple cells.

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What kingdom do plants belong to?

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Plants belong to the kingdom Plantae.

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What is the role of the nucleus in a cell?

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The nucleus is the control center of a cell, containing genetic material (DNA) and regulating cell activities.

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What is the phylum of flatworms?

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The phylum of flatworms is Platyhelminthes.

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What are Archaebacteria?

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Archaebacteria are a group of unicellular organisms that are distinct from bacteria and often live in extreme environments.

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What is the classification hierarchy in biology?

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The classification hierarchy includes domain, kingdom, phylum, class, order, family, genus, and species.

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What is binomial nomenclature?

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Binomial nomenclature is a two-part naming system for organisms, consisting of the genus name followed by the species name.