Life Science Review

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What is the Bos taurus species?

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Bos taurus is the scientific name for domestic cattle, and it refers to a single species, not hundreds of organisms.

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What does it mean if an organism cannot move from place to place on its own?

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It likely belongs to the Plantae Kingdom, which includes plants that are generally stationary.

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Do a dog and a daisy belong to the same domain?

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Yes, both dogs and daisies belong to the domain Eukarya, which includes all organisms with complex cells.

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What is an autotroph?

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An autotroph is an organism that can produce its own food, typically through photosynthesis, like a rose bush.

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What group of organisms is entirely unicellular?

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Prokaryotes are entirely unicellular organisms, which include bacteria.

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What are the main characteristics of the Plantae Kingdom?

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Organisms in the Plantae Kingdom are primarily autotrophic, multicellular, and have cell walls made of cellulose.

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What is the difference between prokaryotes and eukaryotes?

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Prokaryotes are unicellular organisms without a nucleus, while eukaryotes can be unicellular or multicellular and have a nucleus.

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What is an example of a multicellular organism?

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A dog is an example of a multicellular organism.

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What is the role of fungi in an ecosystem?

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Fungi decompose organic material, recycling nutrients back into the ecosystem.

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What is photosynthesis?

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Photosynthesis is the process by which green plants and some other organisms use sunlight to synthesize foods with the help of chlorophyll.