Unit 1 Review- Classification

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What does it mean if an organism is heterotrophic?

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It means the organism cannot make its own food.

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What can be inferred if two organisms share more classification levels?

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They have more characteristics in common.

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What is a biotic factor in an ecosystem?

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A living or once-living organism.

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What type of organisms have NO nucleus in their cells?

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Prokaryotic organisms.

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In a scientific name, which part is written in lowercase?

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The species name.

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What is the definition of classification in biology?

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The process of grouping organisms based on shared characteristics.

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What are the two main categories of organisms in classification?

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Eukaryotic and Prokaryotic.

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What is a genus in biological classification?

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A group of closely related species.

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What is the role of a species in classification?

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It is the basic unit of classification, representing a group of organisms that can interbreed.

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What is an abiotic factor?

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A non-living component of an ecosystem, such as water, soil, and temperature.