Paper I · 2 General Science & Technology · 2.3 Living world, cell and genetics

2.3.1 Classification of living organisms and the world of microbes

Living things are named with a two-part Latin name and grouped into kingdoms and domains by cell type and nutrition, and microbes (viruses, bacteria, fungi, protozoa, algae) are the smallest and most numerous groups, both useful and harmful.

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Key terms

  • Linnaeus
  • binomial nomenclature
  • Whittaker
  • five kingdoms
  • three domains
  • virus
  • bacteria
  • fungi
  • protozoa
  • lichen
  • prion

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