Classification (Leaving Cert Biology): Flashcards
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Define classification
Define classification
Systematic arrangement of living organisms by similarities & differences
Define taxonomy
Define taxonomy
Study of classification systems
Who created first classification system?
Who created first classification system?
Aristotle
Who developed binomial naming system?
Who developed binomial naming system?
Carl Linnaeus
What is binomial system?
What is binomial system?
Two-name system: genus name + species name
Binomial name for humans
Binomial name for humans
Homo sapiens
7 taxonomic levels in order
7 taxonomic levels in order
Kingdom, Phylum, Class, Order, Family, Genus, Species
Mnemonic for taxonomic levels
Mnemonic for taxonomic levels
Kids Prefer Candy Over Fresh Green Salad
Key feature of prokaryotic cells
Key feature of prokaryotic cells
No membrane-bound nucleus
Key feature of eukaryotic cells
Key feature of eukaryotic cells
Has membrane-bound nucleus
Name the 3 domains of life
Name the 3 domains of life
Bacteria, Archaea, Eukarya
Highest level of classification
Highest level of classification
Domain
Which domain includes animals & plants?
Which domain includes animals & plants?
Eukarya (Eukaryotes)
Who discovered archaea distinct from bacteria?
Who discovered archaea distinct from bacteria?
Carl Woese
One benefit of classification
One benefit of classification
Enables worldwide scientific communication