Who's Who & Classification Review

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What is a eukaryotic cell?

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A eukaryotic cell is a type of cell that has a nucleus enclosed within membranes, unlike prokaryotic cells, which do not have a nucleus.

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What is a prokaryotic cell?

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A prokaryotic cell is a simple, single-celled organism that lacks a nucleus and membrane-bound organelles. Examples include bacteria.

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List the levels of classification in taxonomy in order.

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

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What is binomial nomenclature?

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Binomial nomenclature is a two-part naming system for organisms, consisting of the genus name and the species name.

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What is the role of fungi in an ecosystem?

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Fungi decompose organic matter, recycling nutrients back into the ecosystem and providing energy for other organisms.

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What distinguishes a plant cell from an animal cell?

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Plant cells have a cell wall and chloroplasts for photosynthesis, while animal cells do not.

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What is the function of the cell membrane?

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The cell membrane controls the movement of substances in and out of the cell, maintaining homeostasis.

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Define taxonomy.

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Taxonomy is the science of classifying and naming organisms based on shared characteristics.

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What is the difference between genus and species?

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

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What is the significance of the domain level in classification?

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The domain is the highest taxonomic rank, categorizing life into three groups: Archaea, Bacteria, and Eukarya.