Combined Science GCSE
Evidence-based classification
What Evidence-based classification means in Combined Science GCSE, as defined for AQA.
Definition of Evidence-based classification
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Systems are updated as new evidence is discovered, so they are not fixed and are revised when new molecular or fossil evidence emerges.
Topics that use Evidence-based classification
- Classification of living organisms (AQA GCSE)
Related terms
- Archaea
- Binomial nomenclature
- Carl Woese and scientific models
- Changing scientific models
- Comparing cell types
- Eukaryota
- eukaryotic cells
- Evidence for classification
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