Classification of Living Organisms Flashcard Review

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Term given to describe the 2 name naming system

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Binomial nomenclature

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Almost all bacteria are...

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Unicellular

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The scientific name for an organism is made from the:

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Genus and species name

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Tigers, Jellyfish, Gorillas and Sponges are all part of kingdom _______.

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Animalia

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Which two kingdoms are entirely multicellular?

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Animalia and Plantae

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What is the primary characteristic of the kingdom Plantae?

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Organisms that are multicellular and primarily photosynthetic.

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What is a dichotomous key?

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A tool that allows the user to determine the identity of items in the natural world.

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What is the difference between unicellular and multicellular organisms?

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Unicellular organisms consist of a single cell, while multicellular organisms are made up of multiple cells.

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What are the main characteristics of the kingdom Fungi?

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Organisms that are mostly multicellular, heterotrophic, and have cell walls made of chitin.

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What is the role of the genus in the scientific naming of organisms?

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