Inheritance, Variation and Evolution 2 Flashcards
What is a mutation
A change in a base in DNA
Structures inside cell nucleus that contain DNA
Chromosomes
Linneaus divided all living organisms into what 5 categories of Kingdoms
Plants
Animals
Fungí
Protists
Prokaryotes
How to name an organism using classification system (Binomial name)
Genus, Species
Who came up with the classification system
Linneaus
Binomial name meaning
Genus, Species
Linneaus used a classification system to grow up together living organisms based on what 2 things
Structure and characteristics
What advancement allowed Linneaus’s classification system to be developed
Technology
E.g microscopes, DNA evidence and biochemistry
Who developed the Three Domain system
Woese
Which system is used today, the classification system or the Three Domain system
Three Domain system
(It’s more advanced due to using technology e.g biochemistry)
3 categories Three Domain divides organisms into
Archaea
Bacteria
Eukaryota
What is included in the Archaea category in the Three Domain
Primitive (ancient) bacteria (live in extreme environments)
What comes under the ‘Bacteria’ category in the Three Domain
True bacteria
What comes under the Eukaryota category in the Three Domain
Animals
Plants
Protists
Fungi
