1.2 - Need for Classification
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Practice Questions
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What is the main purpose of classification in biology?
💡 Hint: Think about how scientists categorize different species.
Define biodiversity.
💡 Hint: What do we call the range of different species on Earth?
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What is the primary purpose of classifying living organisms?
💡 Hint: Consider why we need to make sense of so many different life forms.
True or False: Classification helps in understanding evolutionary relationships.
💡 Hint: Think about how traits can indicate shared ancestry.
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Analyze a newly discovered organism and propose a classification method. Which characteristics would you focus on, and why?
💡 Hint: Use known classification criteria as a reference.
Debate the importance of classification versus the natural diversity of organisms. Can organisms exist without being classified?
💡 Hint: Think about how we communicate about species without names.
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