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Which characteristic primarily differentiates taxonomy from other branches of biology?
Which characteristic primarily differentiates taxonomy from other branches of biology?
- The dual focus on naming and grouping organisms based on their characteristics and evolutionary history. (correct)
- The study of evolutionary history alone, neglecting organism characteristics.
- The study of organism characteristics only, disregarding evolutionary relationships.
- The exclusive focus on naming organisms without grouping them.
What was a primary limitation of early classification systems, such as Aristotle's?
What was a primary limitation of early classification systems, such as Aristotle's?
- Lack of consideration for environmental factors influencing organismal traits.
- Inability to adapt to the discovery of new organisms and their characteristics. (correct)
- Over-reliance on evolutionary relationships between species.
- Excessive specificity in categorizing species, leading to overly complex systems.
How did Linnaeus improve upon previous systems of biological classification?
How did Linnaeus improve upon previous systems of biological classification?
- By abandoning hierarchical organization in favor of a simpler system.
- By establishing a simple, hierarchical system for classifying and naming organisms based on morphology. (correct)
- By classifying organisms based on their habitat (land, water, air).
- By using common names to describe species accurately.
In the Linnaean system, what is the relationship between phylum and class?
In the Linnaean system, what is the relationship between phylum and class?
What is a key characteristic of organisms in the Domain Bacteria?
What is a key characteristic of organisms in the Domain Bacteria?
What unique feature distinguishes Domain Archaea from other domains?
What unique feature distinguishes Domain Archaea from other domains?
In what types of environments are organisms from the Domain Archaea typically found?
In what types of environments are organisms from the Domain Archaea typically found?
Which of the following is NOT a group within the Domain Archaea?
Which of the following is NOT a group within the Domain Archaea?
What kingdoms are classified under Domain Eukarya?
What kingdoms are classified under Domain Eukarya?
If a newly discovered organism is a single-celled prokaryote that thrives in extremely salty conditions, to which domain would it most likely belong?
If a newly discovered organism is a single-celled prokaryote that thrives in extremely salty conditions, to which domain would it most likely belong?
Which characteristic of peptidoglycan makes it significant in bacterial classification?
Which characteristic of peptidoglycan makes it significant in bacterial classification?
Why is the study of taxonomy considered important in modern biology?
Why is the study of taxonomy considered important in modern biology?
How does the presence or absence of a nucleus affect the classification of organisms into domains?
How does the presence or absence of a nucleus affect the classification of organisms into domains?
What is the significance of extremophiles within the Domain Archaea?
What is the significance of extremophiles within the Domain Archaea?
Which of the following best describes the chemosynthetic abilities of some Eubacteria?
Which of the following best describes the chemosynthetic abilities of some Eubacteria?
Why might early systems of classification have grouped organisms by habitat (land, water, air)?
Why might early systems of classification have grouped organisms by habitat (land, water, air)?
How does the concept of 'organism morphology' contribute to Linnaeus's classification system?
How does the concept of 'organism morphology' contribute to Linnaeus's classification system?
If a scientist discovers a new single-celled organism with a cell wall but no nucleus, and its cell wall does not contain peptidoglycan, what would be the most likely classification?
If a scientist discovers a new single-celled organism with a cell wall but no nucleus, and its cell wall does not contain peptidoglycan, what would be the most likely classification?
Why are common names insufficient for scientific classification?
Why are common names insufficient for scientific classification?
How does the hierarchical structure of modern taxonomy aid in understanding biodiversity?
How does the hierarchical structure of modern taxonomy aid in understanding biodiversity?
Flashcards
What is Taxonomy?
What is Taxonomy?
The branch of biology that names and groups organisms based on characteristics and evolutionary history.
Early Classification Systems
Early Classification Systems
Land, water, and air dwellers categorized organisms based on habitat. Plants were placed into categories based on stems.
Who was Carolus Linnaeus?
Who was Carolus Linnaeus?
A Swedish biologist who created a simple system for classifying / naming organisms.
What is Hierarchy?
What is Hierarchy?
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What is Domain Bacteria?
What is Domain Bacteria?
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What is Domain Archaea?
What is Domain Archaea?
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What are Methanogens?
What are Methanogens?
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What are Halobacteria?
What are Halobacteria?
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What are Thermophiles?
What are Thermophiles?
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What is Domain Eukarya?
What is Domain Eukarya?
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Kingdom divided into?
Kingdom divided into?
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Class divides into?
Class divides into?
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Order sub categorizes into?
Order sub categorizes into?
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Family splits into?
Family splits into?
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Genus leads to?
Genus leads to?
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Study Notes
- Taxonomy is a branch of biology that focuses on naming and grouping organisms based on their shared characteristics and evolutionary history.
- Aristotle, a Greek philosopher, classified organisms over 2,000 years ago.
Early System of Classification
- Organisms were initially classified into three groups: land dwellers, water dwellers, and air dwellers.
- Plants were categorized into three groups based on their stem differences.
- The early system became inadequate as new organisms were discovered, because the categories were not specific enough, common names did not accurately describe species, and names were long and difficult to remember.
Modern System: Hierarchy Seven Levels of Organization
- Carolus Linnaeus, a Swedish biologist in the mid-1700s, created a simple system for classifying and naming organisms which is the basis for modern taxonomy.
- Linnaeus developed a hierarchy, allowing organisms to be grouped with similar organisms and is considered "father" of modern taxonomy.
- He initially divided all organisms into two Kingdoms: Plantae (plants) and Animalia (animals).
- The kingdom was divided into a phylum, and each phylum was divided into a class.
- Classes are divided into orders, and orders are divided into families.
- Families are divided into a genus, and a genus is divided into a species.
Domain Bacteria
- Domain Bacteria members are prokaryotes, lacking a nucleus.
- Their nucleic acids reside in a nucleoid region, not within a nucleus.
- They have cell walls containing peptidoglycan, a complex organic molecule unique to bacteria.
- Peptidoglycan consists of two sugars linked by amino acids.
- Some Eubacteria, such as cyanobacteria, are autotrophic, chemosynthetic, and heterotrophic.
Domain Archaea
- Domain Archaea aligns with Kingdom Archaeabacteria, consists of single-celled prokaryotes having chemically distinct cell membranes and walls.
- Archaea are commonly found in extreme environments, including deep ocean vents, hot springs, geysers, swamps, salt and acidic lakes, Antarctic waters, and even cow intestines.
- Some are autotrophs, while others are heterotrophs.
Extremophiles
- Archaea are divided into three groups: methanogens (methane-producing), halobacteria (salt-loving), and thermophiles (heat-loving).
Domain Eukarya
- Domain Eukarya includes Kingdom Protista, Kingdom Animalia, Kingdom Fungi, and Kingdom Plantae.
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