Exploring the Fundamentals of Taxonomy and Classification

What is taxonomy primarily used for?

• Classifying non-living entities

• Understanding the evolutionary relationships among all life forms

• Naming and categorizing organisms based on genetic similarities

• Studying the chemical properties of organisms

Who is considered the father of modern taxonomy?

• Isaac Newton

• Carl Linnaeus

• Gregor Mendel

• Charles Darwin

What did Carl Linnaeus base his classification system on?

• Molecular genetics

• Geographical distribution

• Behavioral traits of organisms

• Physical form and structure

Which of the following is NOT a domain in the taxonomic system?

• Archaea

• Protista

• Eukarya

• Bacteria

What distinguishes the Domain Eukarya from other domains?

• Presence of a nucleus

• Single-celled organisms only

• Absence of a nucleus

• Lack of genetic material

Which of the following is a characteristic of the Domain Archaea?

• Multicellular structure

• Absence of a nucleus

• Presence of a nucleus

• Ability to photosynthesize

What unique feature do fungi have compared to plants?

• They are autotrophs

• Cell walls made of chitin

• Ability to photosynthesize

• Cell walls made of cellulose

Which kingdom includes organisms that are multicellular and heterotrophic?

• Protista

• Fungi

• Plantae

• Animalia

What is the primary method of obtaining energy for organisms in the kingdom Plantae?

• Photosynthesis

• Consuming other organisms

• Chemical absorption

• None of the above

Which kingdom is characterized by organisms that can be autotrophs or heterotrophs and are single-celled?

• Animalia

• Fungi

• Plantae

• Protista