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the naming and classification of organismsTaxonomy
levels of classificationTaxons
(Broadest Level): Archaea, Bacteria, Eukarya 1Domain
Archaebacteria, Eubacteria, Protists, Fungi, Plants, Animals 2Kingdom
3Phylum
4Class
5Order
6Family
7Genus
8Species (Most Specific Level)
two name, naming systemBinomial Nomenclature
First, second namegenus, species
identifies organisms in the field if the organism is not a new discoveryDichotomous keys
are composed of DNA or RNA protected by a protein Capsid coatvirus
are viruses livingno
the host cell will immediately start reproducing the virus’s DNA until so many new viruses have been produced that they burst through the celllytic
viral DNA is incorporated into host’s DNA, so when the cell divides, more cells have the viral DNA in them; Production of new viruses lies dormant until environmentally triggered to enter into Lytic Reproductionlysogenic
Least complex living thing! Only Prokaryotes (no organelles) Unicellular (one celled) with protective Cell Wall Some have tail used for locomotion Sexual and Asexual ReproductionBacteria - “simple survivalists”
Kingdom Archaebacteria - only bacteria that can live in harsh, archaic environments like extreme temperatures, pH, etc.Domain Archaea
Kingdom Eubacteria - live everywhere elseDomain Bacteria
Bacteria get energy in one of the following ways…Heterotrophic, Decomposer, Autotrophic
microorganismsMicrobes
organisms that cause diseasePathogens
organisms that spread pathogens (Ex: ticks, mosquitos, mice)Vectors