1. Classification & Characteristics of life Review

2. Question 1 What’s taxonomy?
The field of biology that identifies and classifies organisms

3. Question 2
Who developed the classification system?
Linneaus

4. Question 3 What is binomial nomenclature?
It’s the two-name naming system that Linneaus developed.

5. Question 4 What 2 parts make up a scientific name?
genus & species names

6. Question 5
What are the benefits to using the scientific name of an organism over its common name?
Worldwide; universal

7. Question 6 What are the 6 kingdoms?
Archeabacteria, bacteria, Protista, Fungi, Plants, Animals.

8. Question 7 Give me an example for each kingdom:
Archeabacteria – old bacteria
Eubacteria – bacteria in yogurt, E coli.
Protista --- amebas
Fungi – mushrooms
Plants – daisy
Animal – cow, humans

9. Question 8
List the 8 categories of classification from general to specific.
Domains, Kingdom, phylum, class, order, family, genus, species

10. Question 9 Why are organisms classified?
Easier to study them; more organized.

11. Question 10 What are the characteristics of life?
Cellular organization, energy use, growth and development, reproduction, homeostasis, evolution/response to surroundings.

12. Maintaining your internal body conditions
Question 11
What is homeostasis?
Maintaining your internal body conditions

13. Question 12A, 12B, 12C Here’s a scientific name: Nostropis amnis
12A. What is this organisms species name?
amnis
12B. What is this organisms genus name?
Nostropis
12B. How do you know which name is which?
First name = genus name
Last name = species name