Taxonomy and Binomial Nomenclature Quiz

What is the hierarchy of taxonomy from highest to lowest rank?

• Phylum, Kingdom, Class, Order, Family, Genus, Species

• Genus, Family, Order, Class, Phylum, Kingdom, Species

• Kingdom, Phylum, Class, Order, Family, Genus, Species

• Species, Genus, Family, Order, Class, Phylum, Kingdom

What are the rules for binomial nomenclature?

• The rules for binomial nomenclature are: 1. Each organism is given a unique two-part scientific name, consisting of the genus name and the species name. 2. The genus name is always capitalized and underlined, while the species name is written in lowercase and underlined. 3. The scientific name should be written in English or Englishized form. 4. The scientific name should be capitalized or bolded when written in print. 5. The scientific name should be written in full when first mentioned, and can be abbreviated with the initial letter of the genus name followed by the species name in subsequent mentions.

• The rules for binomial nomenclature are: 1. Each organism is given a unique three-part scientific name, consisting of the kingdom name, the phylum name, and the species name. 2. The genus name is always capitalized and italicized, while the species name is written in lowercase and italicized. 3. The scientific name should be written in Greek or Greekized form. 4. The scientific name should be underlined or bolded when written in print. 5. The scientific name should be written in full when first mentioned, and can be abbreviated with the initial letter of the genus name followed by the species name in subsequent mentions.

• The rules for binomial nomenclature are: 1. Each organism is given a unique two-part scientific name, consisting of the family name and the species name. 2. The genus name is always capitalized and italicized, while the species name is written in lowercase and italicized. 3. The scientific name should be written in French or Frenchized form. 4. The scientific name should be underlined or bolded when written in print. 5. The scientific name should be written in full when first mentioned, and can be abbreviated with the initial letter of the genus name followed by the species name in subsequent mentions.

• The rules for binomial nomenclature are: 1. Each organism is given a unique two-part scientific name, consisting of the genus name and the species name. 2. The genus name is always capitalized and italicized, while the species name is written in lowercase and italicized. 3. The scientific name should be written in Latin or Latinized form. 4. The scientific name should be underlined or italicized when written in print. 5. The scientific name should be written in full when first mentioned, and can be abbreviated with the initial letter of the genus name followed by the species name in subsequent mentions.

Name the taxonomic rank that comes after 'order' and before 'genus'.

• family

• order

• species

• class

What are taxonomic keys used for?

• Taxonomic keys are used to identify and classify organisms.

• Taxonomic keys are used to open safes.

• Taxonomic keys are used to calculate taxes.

• Taxonomic keys are used to unlock doors.

What is phylogenetic classification based on?

• physical characteristics

• geographical location

• genetic mutations

• evolutionary relationships

Tags

NGSS.MS-LS4-2

How many taxonomic ranks are there in the Linnaean system?

• 7

• 3

• 10

• 5

What is the purpose of binomial nomenclature?

• To create confusion in the scientific community

• To make it difficult to identify organisms

• To have fun with naming organisms

• To provide a standardized system for naming and classifying organisms

What is the correct format for writing a scientific name using binomial nomenclature?

• Species genus

• Genus species

• Order species

• Family genus

What is the highest taxonomic rank in the Linnaean system?

• Order

• Kingdom

• Class

• Phylum

What is the main difference between traditional and phylogenetic classification?

• Traditional classification is based on genetic similarities, while phylogenetic classification is based on observable characteristics and physical traits of organisms.

• Traditional classification is based on observable characteristics and physical traits of organisms, while phylogenetic classification is based on geographical distribution and habitat preferences.

• Traditional classification is based on evolutionary relationships and genetic similarities, while phylogenetic classification is based on observable characteristics and physical traits of organisms.

• Traditional classification is based on observable characteristics and physical traits of organisms, while phylogenetic classification is based on evolutionary relationships and genetic similarities.