10 Questions
What is the rank that comes between class and order in biological classification?
Phylum
Who first introduced the class as a distinct rank of biological classification?
Joseph Pitton de Tournefort
What are the two criteria historically used to define a class in biological classification?
Distinct grade of organization and distinct type of construction
In which publication did Carl Linnaeus divide all three of his kingdoms of Nature into classes?
Systema Naturae (1735)
What is the taxonomic unit that class represents?
Taxon
Which of the following is NOT considered a life process?
Transpiration
What distinguishes living organisms from non-living things?
Response to stimuli and producing offspring
What is essential for all living organisms, including plants and animals?
Reproduction
What are the vital processes that maintain homeostasis and proper functioning of the body called?
Life processes
On what parameters can living organisms be differentiated from inanimate entities?
"Responding to stimuli" and "requiring nutrition"
Test your knowledge of the class rank in biological classification with this quiz. Learn about the role of class as a taxonomic rank and its relationship to other ranks such as phylum and order.
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