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Exploring Taxonomy: Binomial Nomenclature and Classification Systems

Learn about binomial nomenclature, taxonomic categories, domains, and kingdoms in the classification of organisms. Discover the language of scientific names!

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Exploring Taxonomy: Binomial Nomenclature and Classification Systems

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  1. Jeopardy Topic 1 Topic 2 Topic 3 Topic 4 Topic 5 $100 $100 $100 $100 $100 $200 $200 $200 $200 $200 $300 $300 $300 $300 $300 $400 $400 $400 $400 $400 $500 $500 $500 $500 $500 Final Jeopardy

  2. Scientists assign each kind of organism a universally accepted name that consists of Genus and species. This system is known as ________. Binomial nomenclature 1 - $100

  3. 1 - $200 • In taxonomy, a group at any level or organization is referred to as _________. • Taxon

  4. 1 - $300 • In Carl Linnaeus’ system of classification, how many taxonomic categories are used? • Seven

  5. 1 - $400 • The most general and largest category in Linnaeus’ system is the ___. • Kingdom

  6. 1 - $500 • Name one characteristic that the kingdom Fungi • and the kingdom Animalia have in common. • Heterotroph/No chlorophyll/Eukaryotic

  7. 2 - $100 • Scientific names are written in what language? • Greek and/or Latin

  8. 2 - $200 • The domain that corresponds to the kingdom Eubacteria is __________. • Bacteria

  9. 2 - $300 • The domain that contains unicellular organisms that live in extreme, harsh environments is _____. • Archaea

  10. 2 - $400 • The name Canislupisis an example of ______. • Binomial nomenlature/ Genus and species descriptor name of an organism

  11. 2 - $500 • Two domains composed of only unicellular, prokaryotic organisms are _________. • Archae and Bacteria

  12. 3 - $100 • How many domains are there in the most current tree of life? • Three

  13. 3 - $200 • The branch of biology that names and groups organisms according to their characteristics and evolutionary history is called ____. • Taxonomy

  14. 3 - $300 • Horseplay or practical jokes in the laboratory are: • Always against the rules.

  15. 3 - $400 • When are approved eye protection devices, such as goggles, are worn in the laboratory? • Any time chemicals, heat or glassware are used.

  16. 3 - $500 • What should not be worn in the laboratory? • A. Loose clothing • B. Dangling jewelry • C. Sandals

  17. 4 - $100 • What kingdom is a mushroom in? • Fungi

  18. 4 - $200 • Who was the scientist that developed the system of classifying organisms by assigning them a genus and species name? • Linnaeus

  19. 4 - $300 • How many kingdoms are there in the most current tree of life? • Six

  20. 4 - $400 • The organism Quercusphellosis a member of which genus? • Quercus

  21. 4 - $500 • Which kingdom has peptidoglycan in the cell walls of their cells. • Eubacteria

  22. 5 - $100 • What is used to culture bacteria in the lab. • Petri dish

  23. 5 - $200 • What is used in the lab to measure temperature in degrees Celcius? • Thermometer

  24. 5 - $300 • You are dissecting a frog. What piece of lab equipment is being used to: • A. Cut through the skin and • B. Lift the organs • A. Scalpel • B. Forceps

  25. 5 - $400 • Who is known as the Father of Taxonomy? • Carl Linneaus

  26. 5 - $500 • Explain the word eukaryote? • An organism with a nucleus in its cells

  27. 5 - $100 • The largest group of animals in the animal kingdom is made up of… • Invertebrates

  28. 5 - $200 • What is a cover slip used for? • To cover a specimen on a slide.

  29. 4 - $300 • What is wrong with the following? • canislupis • Genus should be capitalized. • Underline when written or when typed use Italics: Canislupisor Canislupis

  30. 5 - $400 • Who was the first person to classify living things and how did he classify them? • Aristotle • As plants and animals

  31. 5 - $500 • The movement used to smell a substance in the laboratory is called _______. • Wafting

  32. Final Jeopardy • What causes Red Tide? • Dinoflagellates

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