Classification and Evolution Flashcards
1
Q
What is the taxonomic classification system order?
A
Domain
Kingdom
Phylum
Class
Order
Family
Genus
Species
2
Q
What is taxonomy?
A
the practice of biological classification
3
Q
Define species
A
a group of organisms that are able to reproduce to produce fertile offspring
4
Q
What are the three domains?
A
bacteria, archaea and eukarya
5
Q
What new source of evidence might help today’s scientists to find out how closely related two different organisms are?
A
DNA