Biological Classification

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What is the kingdom that includes complex, multicellular organisms that lack cell walls, can usually move, and respond to their environment?

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Animalia

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Why do members of kingdom Animalia depend on bacteria and fungi?

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Because bacteria and fungi recycle nutrients in dead organisms.

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What is the species name in the scientific name Felis domesticus?

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domesticus

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Which domain includes prokaryotes that live in extreme environments?

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Archaea

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What are the eight levels of biological classification from general to specific?

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domain, kingdom, phylum, class, order, family, genus, species

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What is the definition of 'Eukarya'?

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A domain that includes all organisms with complex cells, including plants, animals, and fungi.

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What is the definition of 'Prokaryote'?

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An organism whose cells lack a nucleus and other organelles, typically bacteria.

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What is the definition of 'Fungi'?

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A kingdom of mostly multicellular organisms that absorb nutrients from their environment, including molds and mushrooms.

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What is the definition of 'Photosynthesis'?

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The process by which green plants and some other organisms use sunlight to synthesize foods with the help of chlorophyll.

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What is the role of decomposers in an ecosystem?

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Decomposers, like bacteria and fungi, break down dead organisms and recycle nutrients back into the soil.