Questions and Answers
Which of the following are the 4 needs of living things?
Sexual reproduction involves one parent and the offspring are identical to the parent.
False
Asexual reproduction involves two parents.
False
What defines a species?
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What are the 6 characteristics of living things?
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Who disproved spontaneous generation?
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Who attempted to disprove spontaneous generation?
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Scientists use Greek when classifying organisms.
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Classifying organisms makes them harder to study.
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What is classification?
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What is Taxonomy?
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An organism's name includes only the species name.
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What is a dichotomous key used for?
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What are the levels of organization in biology?
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Which of the following are the five major kingdoms?
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What characterizes the plant kingdom?
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Study Notes
Needs of Living Things
- Living organisms require water, food, space, and a stable internal environment for survival.
Reproduction Types
- Sexual Reproduction: Involves two parents; offspring are genetically different from parents.
- Asexual Reproduction: Involves a single parent; offspring are genetically identical to the parent.
Definition of Species
- A species is a group of similar organisms that can mate and produce fertile offspring.
Characteristics of Living Things
- Six key characteristics: growth and development, cellular structure (one or more cells), reproduction, response to environment, made of chemicals of life, and energy utilization.
Historical Figures
- Francesco Redi: Provided evidence against spontaneous generation, showing it is false.
- Louis Pasteur: Conducted experiments aimed at disproving spontaneous generation.
Classification Importance
- Latin is used in scientific naming to provide universal terminology for organisms.
- Classifying organisms simplifies the study of biodiversity.
Classification Concepts
- Classification: Systematic grouping of organisms based on similarities.
- Taxonomy: Scientific discipline focused on classifying organisms.
Organism Classification Criteria
- Organisms are classified using their body structures, which serve as fundamental criteria.
Naming Convention
- Binomial Nomenclature: A naming system developed by Carolus Linnaeus, consisting of genus and species names.
Classification Tools
- Dichotomous Key: A scientific tool designed to classify organisms based on physical characteristics.
Kingdom Classification
- Organisms are categorized into kingdoms based on characteristics, such as the ability to produce their own food.
Levels of Biological Organization
- The hierarchy includes domain, kingdom, phylum, class, order, family, genus, and species.
Five Major Kingdoms
- The living world is divided into five major kingdoms: bacteria, fungi, plants, animals, and protists.
Plant Kingdom Characteristics
- Key features of the plant kingdom include:
- Presence of cell walls
- Containing green pigment chlorophyll
- Multicellular organization
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This study guide focuses on the fundamental concepts of biology, particularly the needs of living things and types of reproduction. Each flashcard presents key terms and their definitions to aid understanding of biological classification. Perfect for students preparing for biology exams.
