SC.6.L.15.1-Taxonomy

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What are eukaryotes?

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Eukaryotes are cells that have a true nucleus and membrane-bound organelles. Examples include plants, animals, fungi, and protists.

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What are prokaryotes?

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Prokaryotes are cells that do not have a true nucleus or membrane-bound organelles. Examples include bacteria and archaea.

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What are the six kingdoms of life in modern classification?

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The six kingdoms are Eubacteria, Archaea, Protista, Fungi, Plantae, and Animalia.

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What is taxonomy?

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Taxonomy is the science of classifying organisms into groups based on shared characteristics.

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What is the Plant Kingdom?

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The Plant Kingdom includes all plants, which are multicellular, eukaryotic organisms that perform photosynthesis.

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What is the Animal Kingdom?

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The Animal Kingdom includes all animals, which are multicellular, eukaryotic organisms that are typically motile and consume organic material.

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What is the Fungi Kingdom?

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The Fungi Kingdom includes organisms like mushrooms and molds, which absorb nutrients from their environment.

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What is the Protista Kingdom?

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The Protista Kingdom includes mostly unicellular organisms that do not fit into the other kingdoms, such as amoebas and algae.

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What is a common trait?

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A common trait is a characteristic that is shared by a group of organisms, which helps in classifying them.

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How do biologists classify new organisms?

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Biologists classify new organisms based on common traits and characteristics they share with known organisms.