Classification and Evolution

Question 1

State the modern classification hierarchy

Answer 1

Domain
Kingdom
Phylum
Class
Order
Family
Genus
Species

Question 2

Define Classification

Answer 2

The process of placing living things into groups

Question 3

Using a common name as opposed to a binomial name does not work as well because:

Answer 3

• Some organisms may have a completely different common name in different countries
• Different common names are used in different countries

Question 4

What are the five kingdoms?

Answer 4

• Prokaryote
• Protoctista
• Fungi
• Plantae
• Animalia

Question 5

Which of the five kingdoms are eukaryotes?

Answer 5

All BUT Prokaryote