Unit 10 notes 1

Question 1

Define classification

Answer 1

The grouping of objects or information based on similarities

Question 2

Define taxonomy

Answer 2

Branch of biology that groups and names organisms based on the study of their different characteristics

Question 3

How do scientists group organisms?

Answer 3

• Structural similarities (homologous structures)
• Breeding behavior (can they reproduce together)
• Geographic distribution (where they live)
• Number of chromosomes
• Bio chemistry (DNA and amino acid sequences)

Question 4

How do we classify organisms?

Answer 4

Form broad characteristics to specific characteristics

Question 5

What are the 3 domains?

Answer 5

Bacteria, Archea, Eukaryota

Question 6

What are the 6 kingdoms?

Answer 6

Eubacteria, Achaebacteria, Protistis, Fungi, Plants, Animals

Question 7

Which of the 6 kingdoms are Eukaryote?

Answer 7

Protist, Fungi, Plants, Animals

Question 8

What did Carl Linnaeus do?

Answer 8

developed a system to name organisms
- gave all organisms a latin name
- Each organism’s name had 2 words

Question 9

Define binomial nomenclature

Answer 9

A two word naming system

Question 10

What is the formate of organism’s scientific names?

Answer 10

Genus, species