Taxonomy Pre-Quiz

Taxonomy is the branch of science that deals with –

• composition of the material universe.

• classification of living organisms.

• function of cellular structures.

• organization of all non-living things.

Why is it important to have a common classification system in the worldwide scientific community? It –

• allows scientists to classify organisms and assign each living thing a universally accepted name.

• makes certain that all future discoveries of organisms will fit into an existing category.

• prevents different countries from using their own languages for common names of organisms.

• provides a way to ensure that species will no longer change over time.

Which kingdom of organisms consists only of autotrophs with cell walls of cellulose?

• Protista

• Animalia

• Eubacteria

• Plantae

Two organisms that are classified in the same class are more similar than two organisms that are only in the same -

• species

• phylum

• order

• genus

A table showing characteristics of an organism is provided. According to this information, the organism described most likely belongs to Kingdom –

• Animalia

• Protista

• Fungi

• Plantae