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Classification & Characteristics of life Review

Classification & Characteristics of life Review. Question 1. What’s taxonomy? The field of biology that identifies and classifies organisms. Question 2. Who developed the classification system? Linneaus. Question 3. What is binomial nomenclature?

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Classification & Characteristics of life Review

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  1. Classification & Characteristics of life Review

  2. Question 1 • What’s taxonomy? • The field of biology that identifies and classifies organisms

  3. Question 2 • Who developed the classification system? • Linneaus

  4. Question 3 • What is binomial nomenclature? • It’s the two-name naming system that Linneaus developed.

  5. Question 4 • What 2 parts make up a scientific name? • genus & species names

  6. Question 5 • What are the benefits to using the scientific name of an organism over its common name? • Worldwide; universal

  7. Question 6 • What are the 6 kingdoms? • Archeabacteria, bacteria, Protista, Fungi, Plants, Animals.

  8. Question 7 • Give me an example for each kingdom: • Archeabacteria – old bacteria • Eubacteria – bacteria in yogurt, E coli. • Protista --- amebas • Fungi – mushrooms • Plants – daisy • Animal – cow, humans

  9. Question 8 • List the 8 categories of classification from general to specific. • Domains, Kingdom, phylum, class, order, family, genus, species

  10. Question 9 • Why are organisms classified? • Easier to study them; more organized.

  11. Question 10 • What are the characteristics of life? • Cellular organization, energy use, growth and development, reproduction, homeostasis, evolution/response to surroundings.

  12. Question 11 • What is homeostasis? • Maintaining your internal body conditions

  13. Question 12A, 12B, 12C • Here’s a scientific name: Nostropis amnis 12A. What is this organisms species name? amnis • 12B. What is this organisms genus name? Nostropis • 12B. How do you know which name is which? First name = genus name Last name = species name

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