Bio St 3.5.1

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What is the scientific name for an organism composed of?

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The scientific name for an organism is made from the genus and species name.

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Which kingdom is characterized as autotrophic and has a cell wall?

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The Plantae kingdom is autotrophic and has a cell wall.

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What is the study of classification called?

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The study of classification is called Taxonomy.

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What is the most specific level of classification?

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The most specific level of classification is Species.

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List the 8 levels of classification from most broad to most specific.

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The 8 levels of classification from most broad to most specific are: Domain, Kingdom, Phylum, Class, Order, Family, Genus, Species.

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What is the purpose of taxonomy in biology?

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Taxonomy helps in organizing and classifying living organisms based on shared characteristics.

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What is the difference between genus and species?

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Genus is a group of related species, while species is the most specific classification that identifies an individual organism.

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What are the three domains of life?

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The three domains of life are Bacteria, Archaea, and Eukarya.

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What is an autotroph?

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An autotroph is an organism that produces its own food, typically through photosynthesis.

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What role do fungi play in ecosystems?

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Fungi decompose organic matter, recycling nutrients back into the ecosystem.