WJEC (Eduqas) Biology A-level Topic 2.1 Biodiversity and

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Complete the following table using the characteristics to identify each kingdom.

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The table below shows certain characteristics of four kingdoms. If the characteristic is present in

members of the kingdom this is shown with a tick (√). If the characteristic is not present this is shown with

a cross (X).

Complete the table below by giving the name of each kingdom

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(a) Name the class to which all these primates belong. [1]

(b) Define the term species. [2]

(c) (i) With reference to the diagrams opposite suggest why scientists regard Homo erectus as being more

closely related to Australopithecus afarensis than Gorilla gorilla.

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(ii) Using their classification, identify which primate is most closely related to modern humans, and explain

your answer.

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The diagram below shows skulls from three different primates. Australopithecus afarensis and

Homo erectus have been extinct for over a million years.10.

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