Biology Notes Form 1 on Classification I - Free
Contents
Classification I ................................... 2
Introduction .................................... 2
Using a Magnifying Lens .................................... 2
Necessity/need for Classification......................................... 2
Major Units of Classification (Taxonomic Groups) ................... 3
Kingdoms.................................... 3
Kingdom Fungi ...................................... 3
Kingdom Monera (Prokaryota) ............................. 4
Kingdom Protoctista...................................... 4
Kingdom Plantae ............................................... 6
Kingdom Animalia .................................. 6
External Features of Organisms................. 6
Binomial Nomenclature ........................ 6
Practical Activities............................... 7
Introduction
Classification is putting organisms into groups.
Classification is based on the study of external characteristics of organisms.
It involves detailed observation of structure and functions of organisms.
Organisms with similar characteristics are put in one group.
Differences in structure are used to distinguish one group from another.
The magnifying lens is an instrument that assists in the observation of fine structure e.g. hairs by enlarging them.
