Biological Classification (Chap2)

Question 1

What is the purpose of classifying organisms?

Answer 1

To understand evolutionary relationships and organize biological diversity

Classification helps scientists communicate about different species and understand their connections.

Question 2

How many kingdoms are there in the classification system?

Answer 2

Five kingdoms

The five kingdoms typically include Monera, Protista, Fungi, Plantae, and Animalia.

Question 3

What is the first step in biological classification?

Answer 3

Understanding the evolutionary relationships

This step is crucial for determining how organisms are grouped.

Question 4

What does the term ‘bioclassification’ refer to?

Answer 4

The systematic categorization of living organisms

This includes the identification, naming, and classification of species.

Question 5

List the three things involved in biological classification.

Answer 5

• Identification
• Naming
• Categorizing

Question 6

What is a drawback mentioned?

Answer 6

No distinction between= •unicellular and multicellular
•Prokaryotes and eukaryotes
•Photosynthetic and non photosynthetic