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science quiz c8s1&2
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Binomial nomenclature | a 2 word naming system that is used to name various organisms |
| what does binomial mean | identifies the genus of an organism |
| what does nomenclature mean | describes a feature |
| genus | a group of similar species |
| name the 4 uses of scientific names | 1.the avoid mistakes 2.so organisms with similar evolutionary history can be classified 3.allow information about organisms to be organized easily 4.to give descriptive and specific information about the organism |
| phylogeny | the evolutionary history of an organism |
| kingdom | the largest broader group of the classification system |
| what are the names of the 7 classification groups | 1.kingdom 2.phylum 3.class 4.order 5.family 6.genus 7.species ex.kpcofgs |
| dichotomous key | a detailed list identifying characteristics that includes scientific names |
| organism | any living thing they vary in size |
| cell | the smallest unit of an organism that carries on the functions of life |
| what are the features of all living things and how many are there | there are 7 1.made of cells 2.use energy 3.respond to stimuli 4.reproduce 5.grow and develop 6. adapt 7.have dna |