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What branch of biology evolved from the differentiation and identification of organisms?
What branch of biology evolved from the differentiation and identification of organisms?
- Genetics
- Systematics (correct)
- Ecology
- Taxonomy
Who first introduced the term 'taxonomy'?
Who first introduced the term 'taxonomy'?
- A.P. de Candolle (correct)
- Aristotle
- Gregor Mendel
- Charles Darwin
What is the basis of an artificial classification system?
What is the basis of an artificial classification system?
- Habitat preference
- Color and habit (correct)
- Genetic makeup
- Evolutionary relationships
According to G. Simpson, what is the study of kinds and diversity of organisms called?
According to G. Simpson, what is the study of kinds and diversity of organisms called?
What ancient philosophers contributed to the systematization of science?
What ancient philosophers contributed to the systematization of science?
What does the word 'taxonomy' mean in Greek?
What does the word 'taxonomy' mean in Greek?
What is the main difference between natural and artificial classification?
What is the main difference between natural and artificial classification?
What do terms like 'taxa' and 'categories' represent in the system of classification?
What do terms like 'taxa' and 'categories' represent in the system of classification?
Which scientist proposed the three domains of life classification in 1990?
Which scientist proposed the three domains of life classification in 1990?
What are the three domains of life proposed by Carl Woese in his classification system?
What are the three domains of life proposed by Carl Woese in his classification system?
What is a unique feature of Archaea that sets them apart from Bacteria?
What is a unique feature of Archaea that sets them apart from Bacteria?
How are Bacteria and Archaea different in terms of cell structure?
How are Bacteria and Archaea different in terms of cell structure?
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