1
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what is the binomial system?
A
a system that uses the genus name and the species name to avoid confusion when naming organisms
2
Q
what is the definition of classification?
A
the process of placing living things into groups
3
Q
why do we classify living things?
A
- for our convenience
- to make the study of things more managable
- to make it easier to identify organisms
- to help us see the relationships between species
4
Q
what are the eight taxonomic levels?
A
- domain
- kingdom
- phylum
- class
- order
- family
- genus
- species
5
Q
what is the acronym used for naming the eight taxonomic levels?
A
dont kill Phyll’s cat or fight Gene’s snake
6
Q
what are the three domains?
A
- archaea
- eubacteria
- eukaryotae
7
Q
what are the five kingdoms?
A
- plantae
- animalia
- fungi
- protoctista
- prokaryotae
8
Q
which kingdoms are eukaryotic?
A
- plantae
- animalia
- fungi
- protoctista
9
Q
which kindgoms are prokaryotic?
A
- prokaryotae
10
Q
which order is a meat-eating animal divided into?
A
carnivora
11
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A
AS OCR Biology A
flashcards
Decks in class (12)
# Cards
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2.1.1 Cell Structure52
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2.1.2 Biological Molecules137
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2.1.3 Nucleotides and nucleic acids86
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2.1.4 Enzymes27
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2.1.5 - Biological membranes61
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2.6 Cell division, cell diversity and cellular organisation129
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3.1 Exchange Surfaces13
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3.2 Transport in Animals5
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3.3 Transport in Plants6
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4.1 Communicable Diseases0
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4.2 Biodiversity0
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4.3 Classification and Evolution11
