Classification and Species Flashcards
1
Q
What is Classification?
A
when living organisms are put into categories based on their similarities
2
Q
Why is Classification important? (List 2)
A
- conservation
2. understand evolutionary relationships
3
Q
What is a species?
A
A group of organisms can reproduce and make offsprings that can also reproduce
4
Q
What is a Binomial Naming System?
A
The scientific name of a living organism/ Naming or identifying a species
5
Q
How can you identify an organism (List 3)
A
- Dichotomous Key
- Protein Structure
- DNA Structure
6
Q
How can you identify an organism using Protein or DNA Structure?
A
If two organisms have similar Protein or DNA Structure, they are closely related to each other
