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Taxonomy Quiz - February 12

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Which of the following is the correct order of taxonomic ranks from broadest to most specific?

Domain, Kingdom, Species, Class, Order, Family, Genus, Phylum
Domain, Kingdom, Phylum, Class, Order, Family, Genus, Species (correct)
Species, Genus, Family, Order, Class, Phylum, Kingdom, Domain
Kingdom, Domain, Phylum, Class, Order, Family, Genus, Species

The morphological species concept relies solely on genetic evidence to differentiate between species.

False (B)

Briefly explain how a dichotomous key is used to identify an organism.

A dichotomous key presents a series of paired choices, each leading to a further choice until the organism is identified.

The system of naming organisms using a two-part name, consisting of the genus and species, is known as .

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Match the following kingdoms with their primary cell type:

<p>Bacteria = Prokaryotic Protista = Eukaryotic Fungi = Eukaryotic Archaea = Prokaryotic</p> Signup and view all the answers

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Characteristics of Life

Fundamental traits that define living organisms, including growth, reproduction, and response to stimuli.

Three Species Concepts

Different ways to define a species, including Biological, Morphological, and Phylogenetic concepts.

Taxonomic Ranks

Hierarchy for classifying organisms, including Domain, Kingdom, Phylum, Class, Order, Family, Genus, and Species.

Binomial Nomenclature

System for naming species using a two-part name: genus and species.

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Prokaryote vs. Eukaryote

Prokaryotes are single-celled organisms without a nucleus; eukaryotes have complex cells with a nucleus.

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