Species & Taxonomy

Question 1

Define Species

Answer 1

Group of organisms that can interbreed to produce fertile offspring

Question 2

Advantages of Courtship Behaviour

Answer 2

Individuals can recognise sexually mature members of their own species of opposite sex, synchronise mating, form pair bond, & successfully breed

Question 3

Define Classification

Answer 3

Process of arranging organisms into groups

Question 4

What are two components to binomial name?

Answer 4

Generic name = the genus the organism belongs to. 2 closely related species will share same genus

Specific name = the species the organism belongs to

Question 5

What is Phylogenetic Classification?

Answer 5

Process of arranging organisms into groups based on their evolutionary origins & relationships

Question 6

How can we clarify evolutionary relationships between organisms?

Answer 6

Analyse their molecular differences. Advances in immunology/ genome sequencing provide clear pictures of how related 2 organisms are

Question 7

Explain Hierarchal Classification

Answer 7

• Groups within groups
• No overlap between groups