Classification Flashcard

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What is the scientific name of an organism composed of?

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The scientific name of an organism is composed of two parts: the Genus and the Species.

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What is the most general level of the Linnaeus classification system?

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The most general level of the Linnaeus classification system is the Domain.

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What characteristic do all animals to the right of the hagfish in a cladogram share?

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All animals to the right of the hagfish in a cladogram share the characteristic of having Jaws.

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Which kingdom is described as Eukaryote, Heterotrophic or Autotrophic, and unicellular?

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The kingdom that is Eukaryote, Heterotrophic or Autotrophic, and unicellular is Protista.

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Who developed the modern classification system?

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The modern classification system was developed by Carl Linnaeus.

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What is the purpose of a cladogram in biological classification?

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A cladogram is used to show the evolutionary relationships between different species based on shared characteristics.

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Define 'Eukaryote'.

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Eukaryotes are organisms whose cells have a nucleus enclosed within membranes, unlike prokaryotes.

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What is the difference between Heterotrophic and Autotrophic organisms?

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Heterotrophic organisms obtain their food from other organisms, while Autotrophic organisms produce their own food through photosynthesis or chemosynthesis.

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What are the main taxonomic ranks in the Linnaean system?

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The main taxonomic ranks are Domain, Kingdom, Phylum, Class, Order, Family, Genus, and Species.

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What is the significance of the Genus in scientific naming?

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The Genus is the first part of the scientific name and groups together species that are closely related.