Transcript Classification Review ESL

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?
 It’s the two-name naming
system that Linneaus
developed.
Question 4
 What 2 parts make up a
scientific name?
 genus & species names
Question 5
 What are the benefits to
using the scientific name of
an organism over its
common name?

Worldwide; universal
Question 6
 What are the 6 kingdoms?
 Archeabacteria, bacteria,
Protista, Fungi, Plants,
Animals.
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
Question 8
 List the 8 categories of
classification from general to
specific.
 Domains, Kingdom,
phylum, class, order, family,
genus, species
Question 9
 Why are organisms
classified?
 Easier to study them; more
organized.
Question 10
 What are the characteristics of life?
 Cellular organization, energy use,
growth and development,
reproduction, homeostasis,
evolution/response to surroundings.
Question 11
What is homeostasis?
Maintaining your internal
body conditions
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