Biology 9700 · AS & A Level · Classification

Classification — practice question

(a)[2]

Most organisms are grouped using a taxonomic hierarchy. Fig. 8.1 shows the hierarchy, but the group names are out of sequence. Complete Table 8.1 by placing the numbers in the correct sequence.

(b)[3]

Although members of the Eukarya domain have shared features, they also differ in several ways. Complete Table 8.2 by stating how the kingdoms Fungi and Plantae differ.

(c)[1]

Name the domain that includes organisms with a peptidoglycan cell wall.

(d)[2]

Viruses are not part of the three-domain classification. Outline the way viruses are classified.

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