Classification

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What are prokaryotic cells?

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Cells that do not have a nucleus or membrane-bound organelles. Examples include bacteria and archaea.

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What are the two domains that include only prokaryotic cells?

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Bacteria and Archaea.

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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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What is the scientific name for a lion?

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Panthera leo.

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What is the genus of the lion?

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Panthera.

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What are the characteristics of the Fungi kingdom?

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Mostly multicellular, have cell walls, can be decomposers or heterotrophs.

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What is the largest kingdom of organisms?

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Animalia.

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What are the main characteristics of the Animalia kingdom?

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Multicellular, heterotrophs, most can move, can be aquatic or terrestrial.

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How many kingdoms are there in the classification system?

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6.

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What is the Plantae kingdom known for?

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Organisms that are mostly multicellular, have cell walls made of cellulose, and are autotrophs (produce their own food through photosynthesis).

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