Classification extras Flashcards

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1
Q

What do we called scientists who group organisms into categories?

A

Taxonomists

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2
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Name two things that bacteria have?

A

No nucleus
A cell wall

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3
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What is the function of the nucleus?

A

It holds the genetic information (DNA)

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4
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What three things are in plants cells but not in animal cells?

A

Cell wall, chloroplasts, sap vacuole

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5
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Why do muscle cells have mitochondria?

A

Mitochondria carry out respiration, this provides energy for the muscles to move.

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6
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What are the three functions of the skeleton?

A

Protection, movement and support.

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7
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What did Carl Linnaeus develop?

A

A universal way of classifying animals.

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8
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Name the five KINGDOMS

A

Plants, animals, bacteria, fungi and protists

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9
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How can you tell the difference between marsupials and placentals?

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Marsupials grow their babies in a pouch where in placentals the baby grow inside. They are both mammals.

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