Taxonomy 1: Crockett: Biological Classification Quiz

What is the primary purpose of biological classification?

• To organize organisms into hierarchical categories

• To determine the lifespan of organisms

• To study the behavior of organisms

• To identify the color patterns of organisms

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

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

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

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

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

Who is known as the father of taxonomy and developed the system of binomial nomenclature?

• Charles Darwin

• Gregor Mendel

• Carl Linnaeus

• Louis Pasteur

In binomial nomenclature, which two taxonomic ranks are used to name an organism?

• Family and Genus

• Order and Family

• Genus and Species

• Class and Order

Which domain includes organisms that are known for living in extreme environments, such as hot springs and salt lakes?

• Bacteria

• Archaea

• Eukarya

• Protista

Which kingdom consists primarily of multicellular, autotrophic organisms that perform photosynthesis?

• Fungi

• Animalia

• Plantae

• Protista

What is the main difference between prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells?

• Prokaryotic cells have a nucleus; eukaryotic cells do not.

• Eukaryotic cells have a nucleus; prokaryotic cells do not.

• Both have a nucleus, but only eukaryotic cells have membrane-bound organelles.

• Both lack a nucleus, but eukaryotic cells have membrane-bound organelles.

Which kingdom includes organisms that are primarily decomposers and have cell walls made of chitin?

• Plantae

• Animalia

• Fungi

• Protista

Why is classification considered a dynamic and ever-changing field in biology?

• Because new species are constantly being discovered.

• Due to advancements in genetic and molecular analysis.

• Because scientists frequently change their minds.

• Due to changes in environmental conditions.

Which mnemonic can help remember the order of taxonomic ranks?

• "Dear King Philip Came Over For Good Soup"

• "Kingdom Phylum Class Order Family Genus Species"

• "Do Keep Ponds Clean Or Frogs Get Sick"

• "Domain Kingdom Phylum Class Order Family Genus Species"