The Significance of Taxonomy in Biodiversity and Agriculture

The Significance of Taxonomy in Biodiversity and Agriculture

Assessment

Interactive Video

Biology, Science, Other

9th - 10th Grade

Hard

Created by

Patricia Brown

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The video discusses the significance of taxonomy, a field developed by Linnaeus in the 18th century to classify species. It highlights taxonomy's relevance beyond academic circles, showcasing its impact on the economy and healthcare. In 1996, taxonomists averted a major economic crisis by correctly identifying a non-poisonous fungus affecting wheat crops in the USA. Similarly, in 1999, taxonomy helped identify a harmful herb in the UK, leading to improved healthcare regulations. The video emphasizes taxonomy's crucial role in sectors like food security and economic development.

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10 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the estimated number of species of living organisms on Earth?

5 million

12.5 million

8.7 million

10 million

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who developed the subject of taxonomy in the 18th century?

Alfred Wallace

Carl Linnaeus

Gregor Mendel

Charles Darwin

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

In the 1996 case study, what was initially thought to be the cause of the wheat crop disease?

Pesticide contamination

A bacterial infection

Tilesia indica fungus

A virus

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the economic impact of the wheat fungus misidentification in the USA?

Averted a $500 million crisis

Caused a $1 billion loss

Had no economic impact

Led to a $200 million profit

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the name of the herb involved in the 1999 UK case study?

Ginkgo biloba

Aristolochia manchuriensis

Ginseng

Echinacea

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What harmful substance was found in Aristolochia manchuriensis?

Aristolochic acid

Lead

Cyanide

Strychnine

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What action did the UK Department of Health take regarding Aristolochia herbs?

Banned their unlicensed sale

Subsidized their production

Promoted their use

Increased their import

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