classification Flashcards

(10 cards)

1
Q

What is the primary purpose of classification in biology?

A

To organize and categorize living organisms based on shared characteristics.

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2
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True or False: The scientific name of an organism consists of two parts.

A

True

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3
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Fill in the blank: The system of naming organisms using a two-part name is called __________.

A

binomial nomenclature

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4
Q

how many animals is it down to in ‘species’

A

1

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5
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kpcofgs

A

Kingdom, Phylum, Class, Order, Family, Genus, Species

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6
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What do organisms in the same genus have in common?

A

They share a close evolutionary relationship and similar characteristics.

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7
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True or False: All living organisms can be classified into five kingdoms.

A

False

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8
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how many kingdoms are there

A

3

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9
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What is the main characteristic that distinguishes animals from plants?

A

Animals are heterotrophic and can move, while plants are autotrophic and generally stationary.

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10
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Fill in the blank: The study of how living organisms are classified is known as __________.

A

taxonomy

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