10.1 Classification

Question 1

What is classification

Answer 1

Is the process of naming and organising organisms into groups based on their characteristics

Question 2

Name the 8 groups in the classification hierarchy from largest to smallest

Answer 2

Domain - Kingdom - phylum - class - order - family - genus - species

Question 3

Based on recent studies of genetic material what level of classification was added into the hierarchy

Answer 3

Domain

Question 4

What are hierarchical classification systems often referred to

Answer 4

Linnaean classification

Question 5

Why do scientists classify organisms

Answer 5

• to identify species
• to predict characteristics
• to find evolutionary links
• scientists worldwide can share their research and the inks between different organisms can be see even if they live on different continents

Question 6

What are the three domains the classification system is separated in

Answer 6

Archaea, bacteria and eukaryotic

Question 7

What is a species

Answer 7

A species s a group of organisms that are able to produce to produce fertile offspring

Question 8

As you move down the hierarchy what happens

Answer 8

There are more groups at each level but fewer organisms in each group
Organisms in each group become more similar and share more of the same characteristics

Question 9

What is the scientific name for humans

Answer 9

Homo sapiens

Question 10

Define binomial nomenclature

Answer 10

The scientific naming of a species with a Latin name made of two parts the first indicating the genus and the second the species

Question 11

What are the two components in a binomial name

Answer 11

Generic name - the genus the organism belongs to
Specific name - the name the organism species

Question 12

What is some advantages of using the binomial naming system for classifying species

Answer 12

It is recognised worldwide
Know which genus or species it belongs to
Avoids confusion of different common name for the same organisms