Inheritance & EvolutionStudy Notes

The Three Domain System

Part of Classification — GCSE Biology

This study notes covers The Three Domain System within Classification for GCSE Biology. Classification systems, taxonomy, and evolutionary relationships It is section 2 of 11 in this topic. Use this study notes to connect the idea to the wider topic before moving on to questions and flashcards.

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Section 2 of 11

Practice

25 questions

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20 flashcards

The Three Domain System

Carl Woese proposed classifying life into three domains based on DNA:

ARCHAEA
Ancient bacteria-like organisms
Extreme environments

BACTERIA
True bacteria
Prokaryotes

EUKARYOTA
All other life
Animals, plants, fungi, protists

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The Linnaean Classification System Binomial Naming System How It Works: Classification and Why It Changes Key Definitions

Practice Questions for Classification

What is the highest level in the Linnaean classification system?

A. Species
B. Kingdom
C. Phylum
D. Class

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What is the purpose of classifying living things based on their DNA and genome characteristics?

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What is the correct way to write a genus name in Latin?

With capital letter, e.g. Homo

What is the highest level of classification?

Kingdom

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