Linnaean System
What is the order of classification from broadest to most specific?
What are the three domains of life?
What is a prokaryote?
Name a characteristic used to classify organisms.
What is the purpose of the Linnaean system?
The purpose of the Linnaean system is to provide a standardized way to name and classify organisms based on shared characteristics.
Which domain do humans belong to?
Humans belong to the domain Eukarya.
Name one disease caused by bacteria.
One disease caused by bacteria is strep throat.
What physical feature differentiates mammals from reptiles?
What level of classification comes after Family?
The level of classification that comes after Family is Genus.
Name a characteristic of Archaea.
A characteristic of Archaea is that they often live in extreme environments, such as hot springs or salt lakes.
What organelle is absent in prokaryotes?
The organelle absent in prokaryotes is the nucleus.
How do scientists use DNA in classification?
Scientists use DNA to determine genetic relationships and evolutionary connections among organisms.
What is the difference between genus and species?
Genus is a group of species. Species are physical characteristics that describe it.
What is a defining trait of Eukarya?
A defining trait of Eukarya is the presence of a nucleus in their cells.
How do eukaryotic cells reproduce?
Eukaryotic cells reproduce through mitosis or meiosis.
What is an example of a behavioral characteristic used for classification?
Who developed the Linnaean system?
Carl Linnaeus developed the Linnaean system.
How do prokaryotes differ from eukaryotes?
Prokaryotes do not have a nucleus or membrane-bound organelles, while eukaryotes do.
What is one advantage of multicellular organisms?
One advantage of multicellular organisms is specialization of cells for different functions.
Describe the role of habitat in classification.