6.4 - SPECIMEN SET B2 Q8 Answers
8) In the 18th century a binomial system of grouping similar organisms was developed.
Before the binomial system was developed the common briar rose had the following names:
In the binomial system, the same rose is called Rosa canina.
8.1) One advantage of the binomial system is that the name is shorter than the names used before this system.
Suggest two other advantages of the binomial system. [2 marks]
1. ___________________________
2. ___________________________
8.2) Classification systems have changed in the last 50 years.
Give one reason why we now have more information to classify organisms. [1 mark]
8.3) ‘Archaea’ is one of the groups in the three-domain system of classification.
Give two features of the domain Archaea. [2 marks]
1. ___________________________
2. ___________________________
(Total for Question 8 = 5 marks)
Before the binomial system was developed the common briar rose had the following names:
- Rosa sylvestris inodora seu canina
- Rosa sylvestris alba cum rubore folio glabro.
In the binomial system, the same rose is called Rosa canina.
8.1) One advantage of the binomial system is that the name is shorter than the names used before this system.
Suggest two other advantages of the binomial system. [2 marks]
1. ___________________________
2. ___________________________
8.2) Classification systems have changed in the last 50 years.
Give one reason why we now have more information to classify organisms. [1 mark]
8.3) ‘Archaea’ is one of the groups in the three-domain system of classification.
Give two features of the domain Archaea. [2 marks]
1. ___________________________
2. ___________________________
(Total for Question 8 = 5 marks)
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