Classification in Biology Quiz

Who developed the modern-day classification system?

• Charles Darwin

• Carl Linnaeus

• Gregor Mendel

• Louis Pasteur

What is the term for the two-part naming system in biology?

• Phylogenetic Tree

• Binomial Nomenclature

• Taxonomy

• Cladistics

Which domain includes ancient organisms that live in extreme environments?

• Bacteria

• Eukarya

• Archaea

• Protista

What is the study of classification called?

• Taxonomy

• Systematics

• Cladistics

• Phylogeny

Which concept involves classifying organisms by evolutionary relationships?

• Taxonomy

• Cladistics

• Binomial Nomenclature

• Ecology

What is the main focus of phylogeny?

• Naming organisms

• Evolutionary history of an organism

• Genetic mutations

• Environmental adaptations

Which of the following is NOT fixed according to taxonomy?

• Genus

• Species

• Kingdom

• Dog breeds

What does the term 'convergence' refer to in evolutionary classification?

• Different organisms evolving similar traits

• Similar organisms evolving different traits

• Rapid evolution within species

• Genetic mutations leading to new species

What is the significance of binomial nomenclature?

• It provides a unique name for each species.

• It classifies organisms by their habitat.

• It groups organisms by their diet.

• It describes the physical appearance of organisms.

Which domain includes plants, animals, fungi, and protists?

• Archaea

• Bacteria

• Eukarya

• Protista