A two-part, international naming system (Genus capitalized, species lower case, in italics) that reduces language confusion.
Organisms are classified into five major kingdoms, ranging from complex multicellular organisms to single-celled bacteria: Biology for IGCSE #1
. This foundational unit outlines the essential life processes that define living things and explains how scientists organize them into groups. 🧬 1.1 The 7 Characteristics of Life international naming system (Genus capitalized
To be considered alive, an organism must fulfill seven specific criteria, easily memorized using : species lower case
Beyond physical features, modern classification uses DNA and genetic analysis to determine evolutionary relationships. 👑 1.3 The 5 Kingdoms of Living Organisms
Characteristics of Living Organisms - IGCSE Biology Revision