Classification Flashcards
How are organisms classified
1
Q
Why do scientists organize living things into groups?
A
so that the organisms are easier to study
2
Q
An organism’s scientific name consists of
A
its genus name and its species name.
3
Q
What is taxonomy?
A
the scientific study of how living things are classified
4
Q
The lowest hierarchy level in biological classification is the _________ .
A
species
5
Q
Which scientist developed the two name system of classifying organisms?
A
Linnaeus
6
Q
Which is the broadest classification level?
A
domain
7
Q
Which is the most specific classification level?
A
species
8
Q
What are the three domains?
A
bacteria, archaea, and eukarya
9
Q
How do scientist know living things are related
A
Physical & Chemical characteristics
