Questions and Answers
The scientific name for an organism consists of the organism's: a._______________________ b._______________________
genus, species
The scientific name must be written in __________________ or _________________
Italic, underlined
The first letter of the ____________________ name is ________________________! And, the first letter of the ___________________ name is in _______________________!
genus, capitalized, species, lowercase
What is the binomial name for humans?
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A ___________________ is a group of similar organisms that can mate with each other and produce offspring that can also mate and reproduce.
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What is the genus of Felis concolor?
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What is the species of Felis concolor?
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The more classification levels that two organisms share, the more ___________________ and ________________ they have in common.
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List the three domains of living things.
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What is a prokaryote?
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What is a eukaryote?
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List the eight levels of classification used by modern biologists in order from the broadest level to the most specific level.
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List the 6 kingdoms.
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Study Notes
Scientific Naming
- An organism's scientific name consists of two parts: genus and species.
- Scientific names must be written in italics or underlined.
Capitalization Rules
- The first letter of the genus name is capitalized.
- The first letter of the species name is in lowercase.
Example of Scientific Name
- The binominal name for humans is Homo sapiens.
Definition of Species
- A species is a group of similar organisms capable of mating and producing fertile offspring.
Example of Classification
- Mountain lions, scientifically named Felis concolor, belong to the genus Felis and the species concolor.
Common Characteristics in Classification
- The more classification levels two organisms share, the more relatives and characteristics they have in common.
Domains of Life
- Three domains of living organisms are: Bacteria, Archaea, and Eukarya.
- The Eukarya domain includes kingdoms such as Protista, Plantae, Fungi, and Animalia.
Prokaryotic Organisms
- Prokaryotes are unicellular organisms that lack a membrane-bound nucleus.
Eukaryotic Organisms
- Eukaryotes are organisms that possess a nucleus.
Levels of Biological Classification
- The eight levels of classification from broadest to most specific are: domain, kingdom, phylum, class, order, family, genus, species.
The Six Kingdoms of Life
- The six kingdoms include Archaebacteria, Eubacteria, Protista, Fungi, Plantae, and Animalia.
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This quiz covers the essential aspects of scientific classification in biology, focusing on the components of scientific names and their proper formatting. Each flashcard will challenge your understanding and recall of classification terminology. Test your knowledge and prepare for deeper biological studies!
