features used in classification Flashcards

1
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what is a niche

A

a role an organism plays in a community

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2
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what is the difference between the definiton of a species, and the phylogenetic definition of a species

A

species- a group of organisms which can freely interbreed and produce fertile offspring

Phylogenetic species- group of organisms which are similar in appearance, biochemistry, genetics, physiology.

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3
Q

which kingdom is autotrophic

A

plantae

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4
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what kingdom is heterotrophic

A

animalia

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5
Q

what kingdom is both heterotrophic and autotrophic

A

Protoctista

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6
Q

which kingdom isnt eukaryotic

A

Prokaryotae

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7
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which kingdom can be animal, plant and fungi-like

A

Protoctista

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8
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Prokaryotae have one loop of “NAKED” dna. What does this mean

A

their dna is not wound around histone proteins.

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9
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what are the walls of fungi made of

A

chitin

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10
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fungi can be free livng or …..

A

Saprophytic- they can cause decay of organic matter.

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