A3.1 Diversity HL Vocabulary

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What is binary fission?

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A method of asexual reproduction in prokaryotes where a single cell divides into two identical daughter cells.

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What is morphological classification?

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A classification method that relies solely on the physical characteristics of organisms.

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What is genome sequencing?

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The process of determining the complete DNA sequence of an organism's genome.

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What is speciation?

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The formation of new species from a pre-existing species due to evolutionary processes.

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What is binomial nomenclature?

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A two-part naming system for organisms, consisting of the genus name and species name.

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What is the significance of a genus name in binomial nomenclature?

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It is always capitalized and represents the first part of the scientific name.

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What is the difference between sexual and asexual reproduction?

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Sexual reproduction involves the fusion of gametes from two parents, while asexual reproduction does not.

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What are prokaryotes?

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Single-celled organisms that lack a nucleus, such as bacteria.

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What is genetic classification?

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A classification method that uses genetic information, such as DNA sequences, to categorize organisms.

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What is the role of biochemical markers in classification?

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Biochemical markers are used to classify organisms based on their biochemical characteristics.