Chapter 2

Question 1

Six reasons why classification of living organisms is important

Answer 1

Make convenient to identify unknown organisms
Make it easier to study organisms
Use to keep track of all organisms
Sort organisms into order
Use to cominicate globally/internationally about organisms
Used to name them

Question 2

Explain what is meant by homologous structures

Answer 2

Simmular in fundamental structures
Similar position and development
Diffrent functions
Look very different

Question 3

Explain use of artificial classification systems

Answer 3

Quickest way to identify organisms by visible similarity

Can use any group you like

Question 4

Describe the binomial system of naming organisms by using the binomial name of lion as example

Answer 4

Mostley in latin
One latin name consisting of two parts
One scientific name consisting of two parts
First(Panthera) show genus
Second(leo) show species
Genric name(Panthera) is written first with capital letter
Specific name (leo) second in lower case letters
Typed in itallics
When hand written it’s underlined separately
Close related organisms has same genric name but diffrent species
When revered to frequently P.leo
Used globally/internationally by scientists