1. Classification of Organisms - The Binomial Systems

Question 1

Define binomial system.

Answer 1

The system used in classification for naming organisms using a 2 part Latin name

Question 2

What do all organisms names have?

Answer 2

The first part of the name is the genus name and has a capital letter.
The second part is the species name and begins with a lower case letter,
Written in italics or under lined.

Question 3

EXAMPLE.

Give an example of biomial systems.

Answer 3

Humans are Homo sapiens.
The genus is Homo and the species is sapiens.
Cats are Felis catus.
The geneus is Felis and the species is catus.

Question 4

Plural of genus.

Answer 4

Genera.

Question 5

Why is it important to scientists that we give organisms a scientific name?

Answer 5

Enables scientists to communicate about organisms in a standard way, helps avoid confusion using common names.

Question 6

Name a species which has the same genus and species name.

Answer 6

Bison bison.