MCB3020 EXAM 3 MODULE 5 And Answers
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Taxonomy science of biological *classification*
Classification *arrangement* of organisms into small groups called TAXA
Nomenclature assignments of *names* to taxa
Identification *Determination* about to which taxon an organisms belong
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MCB3020 EXAM 3 MODULE 5 And Answers 100% Correct Taxonomy science of biological *classification* Classification *arrangement* of organisms into small groups called TAXA Nomenclature assignments of *names* to taxa Identification *Determination* about to which taxon an organisms belong What scientists developed the first formal system of classification? Carl Linnaeus (3) forms of classification 1. Phenetic : arranging organisms into groups based on their *phenotypes* 2. Genotypic: involves comparing the genetic similarity b/w organisms; either by looking at a single gene or entire gene sequence MCB3020 EXAM 3 MODULE 5 And Answers 100% Correct 3. Phylogenetic: *evolutionary relationship* b/w organism Hierarchy of classification (highest to lowest) Domain Phylum Class Order Family Genus Species Define species *collection of strains* sharing many stable properties and differing significantly from other groups of strains Define strain A *population* descending from a single organism or pure culture isolation
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