Taxonomy & Domains

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What is the most broad level of classification in taxonomy?

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Domain

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Which domain includes organisms that have eukaryotic cells?

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Eukarya

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In what languages are scientific names typically written?

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Greek or Latin

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Which domain contains organisms that live in extreme environments like volcanic thermal vents?

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Archaea

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What is the genus of the scientific name Panthera leo?

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Panthera

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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 are the three main domains of life?

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Bacteria, Archaea, and Eukarya.

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What is a species?

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The most specific level of classification, representing a group of organisms that can interbreed.

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What is the difference between prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells?

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Prokaryotic cells lack a nucleus and membrane-bound organelles, while eukaryotic cells have a nucleus and organelles.

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What is binomial nomenclature?

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A two-part naming system for organisms, consisting of the genus name and species name.