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What is a eukaryotic organism?

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A eukaryotic organism is a living thing whose cells have a nucleus enclosed within membranes. Examples include humans, plants, and animals.

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What are the two parts of a scientific name?

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A scientific name consists of two parts: the genus and the species.

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Who is known for proposing binomial nomenclature?

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Carl Linnaeus is known for proposing binomial nomenclature as a system for classifying organisms.

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What is the most specific classification level in taxonomy?

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The most specific classification level is 'species'.

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Which organisms are least closely related?

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Organisms that share a domain are least closely related compared to those that share a family, genus, or species.

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NGSS.MS-LS4-2

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What is the definition of taxonomy?

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Taxonomy is the science of classifying organisms into groups based on similarities and differences.

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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 classification that identifies a single type of organism.

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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 followed by the species name.

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What are the three domains of life?

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The three domains of life are Bacteria, Archaea, and Eukarya.

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What is an example of a prokaryotic organism?

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An example of a prokaryotic organism is bacteria, which lack a nucleus.