AP BIOLOGY

PLANTS

CLASSIFICATION OF PLANTS

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
How do we classify organisms?
A
We group organisms together according to unique characteristics
B
We group organisms together according to shared characteristics
C
We classify organisms according to when they appeared on Earth
D
We classify organisms based on their size
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Taxonomy is the study of relationships between living things and the formal classification of organisms into groups based upon those hypothesized relationships. Organisms are classified based upon their similarities and differences.

Detailed explanation-2: -A taxonomy key is used to determine to which order an organism belongs. A taxonomy key is a checklist of characteristics that determines how organisms are grouped together. Families Orders are divided into families. Organisms within a family have more in common than with organisms in any classification level above it.

Detailed explanation-3: -Organisms can be classified according to any number of criteria, including overall similarities, colors, ecological functions, etc. However, it is generally agreed that the most useful way for scientists to organize biological diversity is to group organisms according to shared evolutionary history.

Detailed explanation-4: -The use of the hierarchical classification system Classification can be defined as grouping organisms according to their structural similarities. This means that organisms that share similar features are placed in one group.

Detailed explanation-5: -A species is often defined as a group of organisms that can reproduce naturally with one another and create fertile offspring.

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