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What is Taxonomy?

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Taxonomy is the science of classifying living organisms into groups based on shared characteristics.

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What are the main kingdoms in the classification of living things?

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The main kingdoms are Animalia, Plantae, Fungi, Protista, Archaea, and Bacteria.

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NGSS.MS-LS4-2

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What is the role of a scientific name in taxonomy?

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A scientific name uniquely identifies an organism and is used universally by scientists.

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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 and the species name.

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Why can't an organism belong to the Fungi kingdom if it makes its own food?

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Fungi are heterotrophic and cannot make their own food; they absorb nutrients from their environment.

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What classification level contains the greatest number of organisms?

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Domain contains the greatest number of different types of organisms.

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What is the closest classification level that indicates two organisms are very similar?

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Species is the closest classification level indicating two organisms are very similar.

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How do scientists use classification?

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Scientists use classification to organize and identify organisms, making it easier to study biodiversity.

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NGSS.MS-LS4-2

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What is the difference between a genus and a species?

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A genus is a group of related species, while a species is a specific group of organisms that can interbreed.

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What is an example of an organism in the Plantae kingdom?

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An example of an organism in the Plantae kingdom is a rose bush.