Classification and Taxonomy Flashcards
1
Q
What characteristics do all living things share?
A
- Movement
- Respiration
- Response to stimuli
- Growth/development
- Reproduction
- Acquire energy
- Ability to adapt
2
Q
What is taxonomy?
A
The science of naming, describing and classifying organisms
3
Q
What are examples of Prokaryotes?
A
Bacteria and Archea
4
Q
What are examples of Eukaryotes
A
Protists, plants, fungi, and animals
5
Q
What are the taxonomic groups from largest to smallest
A
Domain
Kingdom
Phylum
Class
Order
Family
Genus
Species
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6
Q
What is Binomial Nomenclature?
A
It is used when referring to a specific organism.
7
Q
How to use Binomial Nomenclature?
A
Genus name, then species name
