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Which of the following is a characteristic used for classifying organisms?
Which of the following is a characteristic used for classifying organisms?
The kingdom Monera includes only unicellular eukaryotic organisms.
The kingdom Monera includes only unicellular eukaryotic organisms.
False (B)
What are the three domains of modern classification?
What are the three domains of modern classification?
Eukarya, Bacteria, Archaea
Fungi are distinct from plants because they are __________.
Fungi are distinct from plants because they are __________.
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Match the following kingdoms with their primary characteristics:
Match the following kingdoms with their primary characteristics:
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Which statement regarding the classification of organisms is correct?
Which statement regarding the classification of organisms is correct?
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Archaebacteria and Eubacteria are two subdivisions of the kingdom Monera.
Archaebacteria and Eubacteria are two subdivisions of the kingdom Monera.
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Name one major advancement that contributed to better classification of organisms.
Name one major advancement that contributed to better classification of organisms.
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Organisms that exhibit diverse nutritional strategies and are commonly unicellular are classified as ________.
Organisms that exhibit diverse nutritional strategies and are commonly unicellular are classified as ________.
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Which kingdom includes organisms that primarily cannot perform photosynthesis?
Which kingdom includes organisms that primarily cannot perform photosynthesis?
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Early classification
Early classification
Early systems grouped organisms into broad categories, like kingdoms, often based on limited knowledge.
Kingdoms and Domains
Kingdoms and Domains
Levels of biological classification; kingdoms are broader than domains and domains are more specific.
Monera Kingdom
Monera Kingdom
A historical kingdom of unicellular, prokaryotic organisms (no nucleus).
Eubacteria
Eubacteria
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Archaebacteria
Archaebacteria
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Prokaryotic cell
Prokaryotic cell
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Eukaryotic cell
Eukaryotic cell
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Three Domains
Three Domains
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Autotrophic nutrition
Autotrophic nutrition
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Heterotrophic nutrition
Heterotrophic nutrition
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