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What is Taxonomy?
Who is the scientist that Taxonomy is based on?
Carl Linnaeus
What is a dichotomous key?
A tool that allows the user to determine the identity of items based on the items characteristics.
What are the three domains of life?
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How can you use a dichotomous key to classify organisms?
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How many choices are in each step of a dichotomous key?
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What are the eight levels of classification?
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What is the highest level of classification?
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What are Kingdoms in biological classification?
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What does Class refer to in biological classification?
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What does Phylum represent?
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What is a Family in biological terms?
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What is a Genus?
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What is a Species?
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What does Order refer to in biological classification?
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What is similar about all organisms in the same domain?
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What is similar about all organisms in the same kingdom?
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What are the characteristics of Archaea?
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What are the characteristics of Bacteria?
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What are the characteristics of Eukarya?
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What are the four kingdoms of Eukarya?
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What does prokaryotic mean?
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What does eukaryotic mean?
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What does unicellular mean?
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What does multicellular mean?
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What does autotrophic mean?
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What is the difference between autotrophic and heterotrophic?
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Study Notes
Taxonomy
- Science of classifying organisms based on similar characteristics.
- Utilizes a hierarchical system to identify and categorize all organisms.
Carl Linnaeus
- Developed foundational principles of taxonomy.
- His work serves as the basis for modern classification systems.
Dichotomous Key
- A tool that helps identify items through a series of choices based on characteristics.
- Produces two options at each step to guide classification.
Domains of Life
- Three primary domains: Archaea, Bacteria, Eukarya.
- Each domain represents a major category of life with distinct characteristics.
Using a Dichotomous Key
- Guides users to classify organisms by their traits.
- Only two choices are provided at each decision point.
Levels of Classification
- Eight hierarchical levels: Domains, Kingdom, Phylum, Class, Order, Family, Genus, Species.
- Helps organize organisms from broad to specific categories.
Organism Similarities
- Organisms in the same domain share fundamental characteristics.
- Organisms in the same kingdom display even more similarities.
Characteristics of Archaea
- Prokaryotic structure, unicellular, with a cell wall.
- Example: Pyrolobus Fumarii.
Characteristics of Bacteria
- Prokaryotic, unicellular, lacks nucleus, requires oxygen.
- Thrives in diverse environments; includes beneficial and harmful bacteria (e.g. strep, lactobacillus).
Characteristics of Eukarya
- Composed of eukaryotic cells, which contain a nucleus and are predominantly multicellular.
- Includes organisms such as animals, plants, fungi, protozoa, and algae.
Kingdoms of Eukarya
- Four major kingdoms: Animalia, Protista, Fungi, Plantae.
Prokaryotic vs. Eukaryotic
- Prokaryotic cells do not have a nucleus.
- Eukaryotic cells possess a nucleus, differentiating them by complexity.
Unicellular vs. Multicellular
- Unicellular means made of a single cell.
- Multicellular organisms are composed of multiple cells.
Autotropic vs. Heterotropic
- Autotropic (or autotroph) organisms produce their own food for energy.
- Heterotrophic (or heterotroph) organisms rely on consuming other organisms for energy.
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Explore the fundamental concepts of taxonomy, including the work of Carl Linnaeus and the use of dichotomous keys. This quiz will enhance your understanding of how living organisms are classified based on their characteristics and relationships. Perfect for students studying biology or life sciences.
