Unit 3: Classification SOL Review

What is binomial nomenclature?

• a two word system for naming organisms using the genus and species

• a two word system for naming organisms by using the family and genus

• a two word system for naming organisms by using the order and family

• a two word system for naming organisms by using the domain and species

The 8 levels of classification, most broad to most specific.

• Domain, Genus, Family, Order, Class, Phylum, Kingdom, Species
• Domain, Species, Kingdom, Genus, Phylum, Family, Class, Order
• Domain, Kingdom, Phylum, Class, Order, Family, Genus, Species
• Domain, Kingdom, Species, Phylum, Family, Order, Class, Genus

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NGSS.MS-LS4-2

Why is it important to have a standardized taxonomic classification system when determining relationships between organisms?

• to understand what organisms feed on in ecosystems

• to have a consistent definition for all scientists

• to help scientists in conservation efforts

• to determine where organisms live

You're trying to identify mysterious cells. These cells have a well-defined nucleus inside. Which domain would the cells belong to?

• Archaea

• Bacteria

• Eukarya

• Archaea and Bacteria

At which classification level are organisms most closely related to each other?

• family

• order

• genus

• species

Mushrooms belong to which kingdom?

• plant

• fungi

• protists

• animals

Which taxonomic group includes kingdoms and all other levels of taxonomy?

• phylum

• domain

• genus

• species

Which statement is true about all organisms classified as Archaea?

• they are single-celled organisms who survive in extreme environments

• they are genetically similar to bacteria

• they are eukaryotes without a cell membrane

• they are multicellular organisms who reproduce quickly

Which organisms are most closely related?

• Equus caballas (Horse) & Equus burchellii (Zebra)
• Cyanea artica (Jellyfish) &
  Ctenodiscus crispatus (Mud Starfish)
• Naja naja (cobra) & Glycine max (soya bean)
• Ophiocomina nigra (black brittle star) & Brassica nigra (black mustard)

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NGSS.MS-LS4-2

A tool to help identifiy an unknown organism.

• Carl Linnaeus

• Binomial Nomenclature

• Archaebacteria

• Dichotomous Key