Classification of Life Flashcards
1
Q
Why have all living things been classified into groups?
A
Because life is so diverse, they have been classified into groups based on their similarities and differences in their physical appearance and DNA.
2
Q
Is all life divided into groups?
A
Life is divided into large groups (e.g. kingdoms) containing many organisms with only a few things in common
3
Q
Why is each kingdom then subdivided?
A
Each kingdom is then subdivided into smaller groups containing fewer organisms with more in common with each other.
4
Q
What are these smaller groups called?
A
Species
5
Q
What groups are Humans in?
A
The kingdom; Animals
The species; Modern Man
