Taxonomy/Reproduction Flashcard Review

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What are heterotrophs?

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Organisms that cannot produce their own food and must consume other organisms for energy.

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Which kingdom contains multicellular autotrophs?

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Plant kingdom.

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What is adaptation in biology?

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Behavioral changes of individuals of a species that allow for better survival; these are acquired traits.

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

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Domain, Kingdom, Phylum, Class, Order, Family, Genus, Species.

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What kingdom do microscopic, unicellular organisms that perform photosynthesis belong to?

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Protista.

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What are autotrophs?

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Organisms that can produce their own food using sunlight or chemical energy.

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Define the term 'species'.

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A group of organisms that can interbreed and produce fertile offspring.

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What is the role of the kingdom Fungi?

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Organisms that are mostly multicellular, heterotrophic, and absorb nutrients from their environment.

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What is the difference between prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells?

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Prokaryotic cells lack a nucleus and membrane-bound organelles, while eukaryotic cells have a nucleus and organelles.

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What is variation in a species?

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Differences among individuals of the same species, which can be genetic or environmental.