Classification of Living Things

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What is the broadest level of classification of living organisms?

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Domain

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To which kingdom does a dandelion belong?

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Plant Kingdom

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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 is an example of a unicellular organism?

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Bacteria

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What two parts of the classification system are used for naming organisms?

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Genus and Species

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What is the second level of classification in the hierarchy?

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Kingdom

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What is the difference between a genus and a species?

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Genus is a group of related species, while species is the most specific level of classification.

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What classification level comes after Phylum?

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Class

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What is the main purpose of classification in biology?

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To organize and categorize living organisms based on shared characteristics.

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What kingdom do humans belong to?

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Animal Kingdom