10.1 classification

Question 1

Classification systems

Answer 1

1. the process where organisms are suited into groups based on similar features/characteristics
2. taxonomic groups-KPCOFGS
3. Kingdom- biggest and broadests
4. species- smallest and most specific

Question 2

Reasons for classification

Answer 2

1. to identify species
2. to predict characteristics
3. to find evolutionary links
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Question 3

How are organsims classified

Answer 3

1. As you move down the hierarchy there are more groups at each level but fewer organisms in each group. They become more similar and share more of the same characteristics
2. species: a group of organisms able to reproduced to produce fertile offspring. eg. donkey, horse, mule.

Question 4

Naming Organisms

Answer 4

1. Common names aren’t good for scientists working internationally as they’re different in different countries.
2. Don’t show information about relationships with other organisms
3. Binomial nomenclature; first word, genus second word, species