HM Unit 7 Test

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What is the importance of having a scientific name for each species of an organism?

Back

To standardize the naming and organization of organisms to avoid confusion.

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What is the smallest/most specific taxonomic group?

Back

Species.

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Give an example of a unicellular organism.

Back

Bacteria.

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What kingdom do prokaryotic organisms that are found everywhere belong to?

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Eubacteria.

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What is the correct order of taxonomy?

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Kingdom, phylum, class, order, family, genus, species.

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What is taxonomy?

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The science of classifying organisms into groups based on shared characteristics.

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Define prokaryotic organisms.

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Organisms that lack a nucleus and membrane-bound organelles, such as bacteria.

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What is the difference between Eubacteria and Archaebacteria?

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Eubacteria are common bacteria found in various environments, while Archaebacteria are often found in extreme environments and have distinct biochemistry.

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What is a genus?

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A taxonomic category that ranks above species and below family, grouping together species that are closely related.

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What is the role of the family in taxonomy?

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A family groups together related genera (plural of genus) that share common characteristics.