Classification and Phylogeny Quiz

What is the field of biology that classifies organisms?

• Ecology

• Taxonomy

• Genetics

• Botany

How many domains is all life divided into?

• 2

• 3

• 4

• 5

Which domain consists of prokaryotes that are "true" bacteria?

• Eukarya

• Archaebacteria

• Eubacteria

• Protista

Which domain includes eukaryotes?

• Eubacteria

• Archaebacteria

• Eukarya

• Monera

Who is known as the "Father of Taxonomy"?

• Charles Darwin

• Carolus Linnaeus

• Gregor Mendel

• Louis Pasteur

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What is the correct format for writing a scientific name in binomial nomenclature?

• GENUS species

• genus SPECIES

• Genus species

• GENUS SPECIES

In binomial nomenclature, how should the genus and species be formatted?

• Both in bold

• Genus in italics, species in bold

• Both in italics

• Genus in italics, species not in italics

What does the term "binomial nomenclature" refer to in biological classification?

• A system of naming using two names: genus and species

• A system of naming using three names: family, genus, and species

• A system of naming using one name: species

• A system of naming using four names: order, family, genus, and species

What is the primary purpose of classification in biology?

• To group organisms based on differences

• To group organisms based on similarities

• To name organisms randomly

• To study the behavior of organisms

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What is a taxon?

• A single organism

• A group of organisms in a classification system

• A type of ecosystem

• A scientific name for a plant

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