Introduction to Classification

Question 4 • CV Q4 M/J Science 3 Adv 2002110 Compacted Review of Grade.7.Life for SSA Prep

Why are organisms classified?

Answer

to determine why organisms reproduce

to determine what characteristics future organisms will have

to determine how closely related organisms are to each other

to determine the age of an individual organism

Explanation

Organisms are classified by grouping them according to shared characteristics. These groups help scientists understand how closely related different organisms are, including their evolutionary relationships. Classification does not explain why organisms reproduce or determine an individual organism’s age.

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