Classification in modern biology

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Classifying organisms as eukaryotic or prokaryotic

I can describe the common features of the cells of eukaryotic and prokaryotic organisms.

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Electron microscopy, and the size and scale of cells: including standard form

I can describe the size and scale of cells and cell structures, and explain how electron microscopy has increased our understanding of sub-cellular structures.

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Classification into kingdoms and domains: sub-cellular evidence

I can describe the classification of organisms based on evidence from their phenotype and cells.

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Classification and reclassification: genetic evidence

I can describe the classification, and sometimes reclassification, of organisms based on evidence from their gene sequences.

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