Multiple Choice
Which of the following taxa is most specific when discussing organisms?
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1. Introduction to Biology
Introduction to Taxonomy
Multiple Choice
Which of the following characteristics can be used to classify an organism into a taxonomic domain?
A
Color of the organism
B
Ability to photosynthesize
C
Type of locomotion
D
Presence of a nucleus
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Understand the concept of taxonomic domains: Taxonomic domains are the highest rank in the biological classification system, which includes Bacteria, Archaea, and Eukarya.
Identify the key characteristic of each domain: Bacteria and Archaea are prokaryotic, meaning they do not have a nucleus, while Eukarya are eukaryotic, meaning they have a nucleus.
Evaluate the presence of a nucleus: The presence or absence of a nucleus is a fundamental characteristic that distinguishes eukaryotic organisms from prokaryotic ones.
Consider other characteristics: While color, ability to photosynthesize, and type of locomotion are important for other classifications, they are not used to classify organisms into taxonomic domains.
Conclude with the correct classification criterion: The presence of a nucleus is the defining characteristic used to classify an organism into the domain Eukarya.
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