How are organisms placed into groups in a classification system?

Define the binomial system.

In the name Homo sapiens, which part is the genus and which is the species?

In a binomial name, the genus begins with a      letter and the species with a lower-case letter.

True or False? When typed, binomial names are always written in italics.

List the sequence of classification groups from largest to smallest.

Who first classified organisms using the binomial system?

Define a dichotomous key.

'Dichotomous' means branching into   .

How do you use a dichotomous key to identify several organisms?

True or False? Two organisms of different species can reproduce to produce fertile offspring.

In the classification sequence, Class comes immediately after     .