Characteristics of Life
How many characteristics are there to consider something living or non-living?
Five
What is a dichotomous key?
A dichotomous key is a series of statements that describe characteristics of organisms.
What is taxonomy?
A classification system that groups organisms together based on what they have in common
What is phylogeny?
The study of the evolutionary history of life.
What is taxonomy?
A classification system to group organisms based on what they have in common.
What are the three functions that all cells have in common?
They all must get energy from food, be able to grow and divide, and respond to their environment.
What is the purpose of a dichotomous key?
To help classify organisms
Who created the classification system known as taxonomy?
Carolus Linnaeus
What are phylogenetic trees?
A diagram that represents evolutionary relationships.
What is homeostasis?
A behavior to control and maintain your body temperature.
What do all living things do to make the next generation?
Reproduce
How do you use a dichotomous key?
You answer pairs of questions based on the organism to find out what it is called.
What are the three different domains?
Bacteria, archaea, and eukarya.
What is found on the tree's branches?
Species of interest.
What is a dichotomous key?
A dichotomous key is a series of statements that describe characteristics of organisms.
What is homeostasis?
A behavior to control your internal temperature.
How many questions are asked in each step of a dichotomous key?
Two
Which classification group is the largest?
Domain
What are the three kinds of phylogenetic trees?
Blocky, vertical, and diagonal.
What is phylogony?
The study of the evolutionary history of life.
What are the two types of reproduction?
Sexual reproduction and asexual reproduction.
What are the seven levels of classification?
Domain, Kingdom, Phylum, Class, Order, Family, Genus, and Species.
What classification group is the smallest?
Species
What does MRCA stand for?
What are the seven levels of classification?
Domain, Kingdom, Phylum, Class, Order, Family, Genus, and Species.