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What is the main purpose of taxonomy?
What is the main purpose of taxonomy?
Which domain includes organisms that are often found in extreme environments like hot springs and deep-sea vents?
Which domain includes organisms that are often found in extreme environments like hot springs and deep-sea vents?
What distinguishes Archaea from Bacteria?
What distinguishes Archaea from Bacteria?
Which kingdom includes organisms that obtain nutrients by absorbing organic matter from their surroundings?
Which kingdom includes organisms that obtain nutrients by absorbing organic matter from their surroundings?
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Where are Protists typically found?
Where are Protists typically found?
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What is a key characteristic of plants from Kingdom Plantae?
What is a key characteristic of plants from Kingdom Plantae?
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What is the defining characteristic of prokaryotes?
What is the defining characteristic of prokaryotes?
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Which kingdom includes mostly unicellular eukaryotes?
Which kingdom includes mostly unicellular eukaryotes?
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What is the primary role of fungi in ecosystems?
What is the primary role of fungi in ecosystems?
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Which domain shares similarities with bacteria but is often found in extreme environments?
Which domain shares similarities with bacteria but is often found in extreme environments?
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What distinguishes eukaryotes from prokaryotes?
What distinguishes eukaryotes from prokaryotes?
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Which kingdom is capable of photosynthesis?
Which kingdom is capable of photosynthesis?
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In which environment are protists primarily found?
In which environment are protists primarily found?
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What differentiates Protists from Fungi?
What differentiates Protists from Fungi?
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What is the main feature shared by Bacteria and Archaea?
What is the main feature shared by Bacteria and Archaea?
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Which domain is characterized by extreme environment habitats?
Which domain is characterized by extreme environment habitats?
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Study Notes
Classification of Living Things
- Taxonomy is the science of classifying living organisms based on shared characteristics and evolutionary relationships.
Prokaryotes
- Prokaryotes are unicellular organisms lacking a nucleus and membrane-bound organelles.
- They are divided into two domains: Bacteria and Archaea.
- Bacteria are diverse and can be found in various environments, including soil, water, and even within the human body.
- Archaea are similar to bacteria but differ in their genetics and biochemistry, often found in extreme environments.
Eukaryotes
- Eukaryotes are organisms with complex cells containing a true nucleus and membrane-bound organelles.
- They are classified into four kingdoms: Protista, Fungi, Plantae, and Animalia.
Kingdom Protista
- Protists are mostly unicellular eukaryotes, although some are multicellular.
- They are diverse and include algae, protozoa, and slime molds.
- Protists are typically found in aquatic environments but can also inhabit moist terrestrial habitats.
Kingdom Fungi
- Fungi are mostly multicellular eukaryotes, although some are unicellular (yeasts).
- They obtain nutrients by absorbing organic matter from their surroundings.
- Fungi include molds, mushrooms, and yeast and play crucial roles in decomposition and nutrient cycling.
Kingdom Plantae
- Plants are multicellular eukaryotes capable of photosynthesis.
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Learn about the science of classifying living organisms through taxonomy and explore the characteristics of prokaryotic organisms. Discover the domains of Bacteria and Archaea, their diverse environments, and unique features.
