Taxonomy

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What is taxonomy?

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Taxonomy is the science of classifying and naming organisms based on shared characteristics.

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What are the main kingdoms in the classification of living organisms?

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The main kingdoms are Animalia, Plantae, Fungi, Protista, Eubacteria, and Archaebacteria.

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What is a heterotroph?

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A heterotroph is an organism that cannot produce its own food and instead obtains it by consuming other organisms.

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What is a cell wall made of chitin?

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A cell wall made of chitin is characteristic of fungi, providing structure and protection.

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What is binomial nomenclature?

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Binomial nomenclature is a system of naming organisms using two terms: the genus name and the species name.

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Who is known as the father of modern taxonomy?

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Carolus Linnaeus is known as the father of modern taxonomy for developing the binomial nomenclature system.

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How is a scientific name correctly formatted?

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A scientific name is italicized, with the genus capitalized and the species in lowercase (e.g., Homo sapien).

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What is the difference between prokaryotic and eukaryotic organisms?

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

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What kingdom do eubacteria belong to?

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Eubacteria belong to the kingdom Eubacteria, which includes true bacteria found in various environments.

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What is the role of the kingdom Plantae?

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The kingdom Plantae includes multicellular, autotrophic organisms that perform photosynthesis.