4.3 Classification & Evolution Flashcards
what is the Taxonomical Classification System
In the system there are 8 taxonomic groups (Domain, Kingdom, Phylum, Class, Order, Family, Genus, Species) where each group is called taxon.
what are the 3 reasons why scientists classify organism
To identify species- By using a clearly defined system of classification, the species an Organism belongs to can be easily identified.
To predict characteristics- If several members in a group have a specific characteristic, it is likely that another species in the group will also have the same characteristic.
To find evolutionary links- Species in the same group probably share characteristics because they have evolved from a common ancestor.
what is binomial System
Naming system where species are identified by 2 names:
1. The first name is the genus
2. The second name is the specific name which is the organisms species
what are the 5 kingdoms
Prokaryote
Protoctista
Fungi
Plantae
Animalia
what are the main characteristics of prokaryotes
(3)
Unicellular
No nucleus or other membrane bound organelles
No feeding mechanism: nutrients are just absorbed through cell wall or photosynthesis
what are the main characteristics of protoctista (5)
Unicellular
A nucleus & other membrane bound organelles
Some have chloroplast
Some move by cilia or flagella
Nutrients acquired by photosynthesis (autotrophic feeders) or indigestion of another organism (heterotrophic feeders)
Key characteristics of fungi
(7)
Unicellular or Multicellular
A nucleus & other membrane bound organelles and a cell wall mainly composed of chitin
No chloroplast or chlorophyll
No mechanism for locomotion
Store food as glycogen
Nutrients acquired by absorption from decaying material (saprophytic feeders)
Body or mycelium made of threads or hyphae
Key characteristics of Plantae (6)
Multicellular
A nucleus with other membrane-bound organelles including chloroplast and a cell wall mainly composed of cellulose
Contain chlorophyl
Nutrients are acquired through photosynthesis as they are autotrophic feeders
Store food as starch
Don’t move
What are the key characteristics of animalia (6)
Multicellular
No chloroplast
A nucleus & other membrane-bound organelles
Move with aid of cilia, flagella, or contractile proteins, sometimes in the form of muscular organs
Nutrients are acquired by ingestion (heterotrophic feeders)
Food stored as glycogen
Who made the 3 domain system & what is it
Carl Woese classified organisms into 3 domains depending on the sequence of nucleotides in the RNA, as well as the cells’ membrane lipid structure and their sensitivity to antibiotics
what are the 3 domains
Eukarya
Archae
Bacteria
what type of ribosome do eukarya have & what is there RNA like
Have 80s ribosomes
RNA polymerase contains 12 proteins
what type of ribosome do Archaea have & what is there RNA like
Have 70s ribosomes
RNA of different organisms contains between 8-10 proteins and is very similar to eukaryotic ribosome
what type of ribosome do Bacteria have & what is there RNA like
Have 70s ribosomes
RNA polymerase contains 5 proteins
what is Archaeabacteria
Kingdom of Archaea Domain
Also known ancient bacteria
Live in extreme environments; thermal vents, anaerobic conditions and highly acidic environments
what is Eubacteria
Kingdom of Bacteria Domain
Known as true bacteria
Found in all environments
Most bacteria belong to this domain
Describe Phylogenetic Trees
Phylogeny is the study of the evolutionary relationships between group of organisms
It is used for classification as it shows evolutionary & genetic links between organisms
An end of a branch indicates that 2 species share a common ancestor
Produced by looking at similarities and differences in species’ physical characteristic & genetic makeup
3 Advantages of using Phylogenetic Trees
Classification which uses knowledge of phylogeny to confirm classification groups as correct
Phylogeny has a continuous tree, whereas classification has taxonomical groups. So, you must force an Organism into a group, which it doesn’t quite fit.
Regular classification suggests groups within the same rank are equal, but then not. EG you can’t compare cuts and bold shades because orgs have been around longer and have more species. Regular classification doesn’t show this.
Backround of evolution
Caused by natural selection
Initially proposed by Wallace 1858, when he submitted his ideas to Darwin to be peer-reviewed
Darwin had been aboard the HMS Beagle prior to this conducting his own research into the theory by using finches on each Galapagos Island
As Wallace ideas were so like Darwin’s they worked together to publish scientific journals in 1858 and later Darwin independently published ‘On the Origin of Species’
what are the 3 evidences for evolution
Comparative Anatomy
DNA
Fossils