Classifying Life Quiz

The video tutorial introduces the concept of grouping organisms based on shared ancestry. It explains the modern classification system developed by Carolus and the importance of nomenclature, where organisms are given two names. The tutorial also covers the theory that underpins modern taxonomy and how classification is often based on the appearance of organisms. Finally, it discusses how organisms with a common ancestry are grouped together and the total number of categories in the classification system.

What is the primary reason scientists classify living organisms?

• To increase their population

• To make them easier to study

• To change their habitats

• To improve their health

Who is credited with developing the modern classification system?

• Carolus Linnaeus

• Charles Darwin

• Isaac Newton

• Albert Einstein

What does the term 'nomenclature' refer to in biology?

• The study of organisms

• The naming system of organisms

• The habitat of organisms

• The diet of organisms

What is often used as a basis for classifying organisms?

• Their lifespan

• Their habitat

• Their appearance

• Their diet

How many categories are there in the modern classification system?

• Ten

• Twelve

• Seven

• Five