Taxonomy
Who created taxonomy?
Carlous Linneaus
How many options does a dichotomous key present you with?
What are the three domains?
Eurkarya, Bacteria, and Arachae
A rabbit falls under what domain?
Domain Eukarya
What taxa group goes first in a scientific name?
Genus
What is the definition of taxonomy?
The classification of organisms by describing and naming them
What is the goal of a dichotomous key?
To correctly identify and organism
True or False. Domain bacteria is made up of prokaryotes that have a cell wall, and reproduce by cell division.
True.
Prokaryotes can be found in which two domains.
Bacteria and Archaea
Can you sort organisms based on their nucelus?
Yes
True or False. Taxonomy has not changed since it began.
False.
Name two challenges you face when using a dichotomous key.
You may incorrectly identify a characteristic and it only uses physical features to identify, not chemical.
What's the main difference between eukaryotic cells and prokaryotic cells?
Eukaryotic cells have a nucleus and prokaryotic do not.
What kingdom uses photosynthesis to make its own food, has cell walls, and can reproduce sexually or asexually?
Kingdom Plantae
What is genetic material called?
DNA and RNA
The system of using two names to label an organism is called what?
Binomial nomenclature
What does dichotomous mean?
Divided into two parts.
What domain lives in extreme environments?
Archaea
Which one is a whale most closely related to?
A. Shark
B. Sheep
C. Owl
D. Rabbit
B
What is a cladogram?
A diagram that shows a relationship between species.
Name the 8 levels of classification from biggest group to smallest group.
Domain, Kingdom, Phylum, Class, Order, Family, Genus, Species
Look at the sheet Olivia is providing you. Please identify organism #3 and organism #6. List out the pathway you took for each. You have three minutes to complete this.
Organism #3: 1A, 2A, 3B, 4B, 5A (Bubo virginianus)
Organism #6: 1B, 6A, 8B, 9B, 11B, 12A, 13A, 14B (Equus quagga)
What is the difference between domain bacteria and domain archaea?
They differ in their genetics and their cell wall makeup.
An organism has fur, gives live birth, and feeds its young with milk. What class does this organism belong in.
Class Mammalia
Many different cultures and countries call organisms different names. It is important to have one universal naming system, so there is no confusion in the scientific community.