Classification and Evolution Flashcards

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What is the taxonomic classification system order?

A

Domain
Kingdom
Phylum
Class
Order
Family
Genus
Species

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What is taxonomy?

A

the practice of biological classification

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3
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Define species

A

a group of organisms that are able to reproduce to produce fertile offspring

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4
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What are the three domains?

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bacteria, archaea and eukarya

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What new source of evidence might help today’s scientists to find out how closely related two different organisms are?

A

DNA

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