TUTORIAL SB0013: KEPELBAGAIAN SEL DAN PENGKELASAN PUSAT PERSEDIAAN SAINS DAN TEKNOLOGI UNIVERSITI MALAYSIA SABAH NAME

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CHAPTER 5: TAXONOMY 1. Taxonomy is the classification of organisms into orderly groups based on their similarities. Explain the needs for classification.

2. Define the following: a) Binomial Nomenclature

b) Taxon

c) Archaea

d) Homologous structure

e) Cladogram

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a) b) c) d) e) f) g)
Identify taxonomic category of a), b), d), e), f) and g) in the hirarchy above. a) b) c) d) e) f) g) 4. How does the number of characteristics shared by all members of a classification level change as you progress from species to kingdom?

5. Taxonomy is largely based on structural similarity. However modern technology has allowed taxonomists to use additional traits to classify organisms. Identify the additional traits.

6. Why is Latin used for naming organisms?

7. Construct a simple dichotomous key for duck, hen, lizard and snake based on the following characteristics: Feathers, Legs, Swims.