Classification

Question 1

Define species

Answer 1

Organisms that have similar characteristics and can interbreed to produce fertile offspring.

Question 2

Define classification

Answer 2

The way living organisms are separated into groups

Question 3

Define taxonomy

Answer 3

Scientific method of grouping living organisms based on shared characteristics

Question 4

Define hierarchal

Answer 4

A system that consists of smaller groups within larger groups
With no overlaps

Question 5

What are the taxonomic names?

Answer 5

Domain
Kingdom
Phylum
Class
Order
Family
Genus
Species

Question 6

What is the binomial naming system?

Answer 6

Genus + species

Question 7

What does a phylogenetic system show?

Answer 7

Evolutionary relationships
Divergence
Common ancestors

Question 8

What are the methods used to clarify evolutionary relationships?

Answer 8

Observable characteristics
DNA base sequencing
mRNA base sequencing
Comparing amino acid sequencing
Immunological comparisons

Question 9

Why is courtship behaviour important?

Answer 9

Necessary precursor to successful mating
Same species have same courtship behaviour as they have same genes = interbreed to produce fertile offspring

Question 10

What are the functions of courtship behaviour?

Answer 10

Species recognition
Synchronising reproductive behaviour
Identify a mate that is capable of breeding
Formation of a pair bond