Biology Classification Systems

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What is the correct order of hierarchical classification from the most specific to the most general?

  • Kingdom → Phylum → Class → Order → Family → Genus → Species
  • Kingdom → Class → Order → Family → Genus → Species
  • Phylum → Class → Family → Genus → Species → Kingdom
  • Species → Genus → Family → Order → Class → Phylum → Kingdom (correct)

Which kingdom includes organisms with cells that do not have a true membrane-bound nucleus?

  • Kingdom Eukaryotae
  • Kingdom Plantae
  • Kingdom Animalia
  • Kingdom Prokaryotae (correct)

Which of the following statements about viruses is true?

  • Viruses cannot reproduce outside living cells. (correct)
  • Viruses are classified within the five-kingdom system.
  • Viruses possess a complete cellular structure.
  • Viruses are categorized as prokaryotes.

Which of the following features is characteristic of eukaryotic organisms?

<p>Cells have a true nucleus surrounded by a membrane. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What forms the basic building blocks of viruses?

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Hierarchical Classification

  • Closely related species are grouped together in a hierarchical system
  • The system progresses from the most specific (species) to the broadest (kingdom)
  • The order of classification is: Species, Genus, Family, Order, Class, Phylum, Kingdom

Five Kingdoms

  • The modern classification system uses five kingdoms.
  • Kingdom Prokaryotae: Organisms in this kingdom have cells that lack a true membrane-bound nucleus. Their DNA is free within the cells.
  • Other Four Kingdoms: The remaining kingdoms consist of eukaryotes, organisms whose cells have true nuclei surrounded by membranes.

Viruses

  • Viruses are not classified into any of the five kingdoms.
  • They are not cellular organisms, but rather particles composed of DNA or RNA encased in a protein coat.
  • Viruses can only reproduce inside other living cells.

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