Classification and Dichotomous Key Practice Test

1. What is the best answer for classification in biology?

• Deciding which species have the best features
• The process of sorting of species into groups
• The splitting all species into the animal or plant kingdom

2. Who created the most recent and highest level of classification, domain?

• Linnaeus
• Aristotle
• Woese

3. Who came up with the first hierarchical system of classification and the system of binomial nomenclature?

• Linnaeus
• Aristotle
• Woese

4. The very first classification of species was based on ________________.

• Physical Features and Similar Characteristics
• Shared Ancestry, DNA Analysis, and bio chemical processes
• None of the above

5. A worldwide taxonomic system ensures scientists do not ____________ species.

• discover
• mix-up
• name

6. In the taxonomic system, domain is __________________.

• Least Specific
• Most Specific

7. In the taxonomic system, species is __________________.

• Least Specific
• Most Specific

8. The modern classification of species is based on ________________.

• Physical Features and Similar Characteristics
• Shared Ancestry, DNA Analysis, and bio chemical processes
• None of the above

9. Which mnemonic represents the classification hierarchy?

• Definitely Keep Ponds Clean Or Turtles Get Sick
• Definitely Keep Ponds Clean Or Frogs Get Sick
• Definitely Keep Ponds Dirty So Frogs Get Sick

10. Which taxon is represented by the letter "X" in the diagram above?

• Class
• Order