Practice - General Principles of Classification (Taxonomy)
Practice Questions
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What are the three domains of life?
💡 Hint: Remember, the highest levels of taxonomic classification!
What is the basic unit of classification?
💡 Hint: Think of the smallest category in taxonomy.
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Interactive Quizzes
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What is the highest taxonomic rank?
💡 Hint: Think about the largest category under which all life forms are grouped.
True or False: All species within a genus share the same characteristics.
💡 Hint: Recall how a family shares last names.
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Challenge Problems
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Given a collection of microorganisms, classify them from domain to species. Consider their unique features and shared traits.
💡 Hint: Use the taxonomic ranks to guide your organization.
Discuss how advances in genetic sequencing could change our understanding of microbial taxonomy.
💡 Hint: Consider examples where genetic sequencing has provided new insights.
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