How Taxonomy Is Used to Categorize Organisms Based on Similarities and Differences

In binomial nomenclature, the name of any organism is made up of its

• kingdom and phylum

• family and genus

• class and order

• genus and species

A group of similar organisms that can mate with each other and produce offspring is called a

• kingdom

• phylum

• species

• genus

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A classification system

• groups animals according to the way they move

• consists of only one species of organism

• groups living things according to similar characteristics

What is the primary purpose of the taxonomic system in biology?

• To classify organisms based on their habitats

• To categorize organisms based on similarities and differences

• To identify the age of organisms

• To determine the diet of organisms

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Which of the following is a basic concept of the taxonomic system?

• Organisms are classified by their color

• Organisms are grouped by shared characteristics

• Organisms are sorted by their size

• Organisms are arranged by their speed

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Describe how the taxonomic system can be used to identify a new species.

• By comparing its size to known species

• By analyzing its genetic similarities and differences with known species

• By observing its behavior in the wild

• By measuring its speed

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How does the taxonomic system assist in the study of biodiversity?

• It helps in identifying the fastest animals

• It organizes organisms into groups that can be studied and compared

• It ranks organisms by their intelligence

• It categorizes organisms by their color

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What is the correct order of taxonomic ranks from broadest to most specific?

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

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

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

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

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Explain how the taxonomic system helps scientists understand the relationships between different organisms.

• It shows how organisms compete for resources

• It reveals the evolutionary connections between organisms

• It indicates which organisms are most dangerous

• It identifies the fastest organisms

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How does taxonomy help in understanding evolutionary relationships among organisms?

• By grouping organisms based on physical similarities

• By analyzing genetic differences

• By categorizing organisms based on their habitats

• By identifying organisms' feeding habits

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