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The main reason for classification is to establish the criteria for identifying organisms
The main reason for classification is to establish the criteria for identifying organisms
True
Physicists agree on the names of compounds and elements
Physicists agree on the names of compounds and elements
True
The binomial nomenclature system uses a three-name system to identify species
The binomial nomenclature system uses a three-name system to identify species
False
The members of a species generally have no common characteristics that distinguish that species from all other species
The members of a species generally have no common characteristics that distinguish that species from all other species
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Carolus Linnaeus is known as the Mother of Taxonomy
Carolus Linnaeus is known as the Mother of Taxonomy
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Members of a species can always be divided into significantly different groups on the basis of a particular characteristic.
Members of a species can always be divided into significantly different groups on the basis of a particular characteristic.
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A strain is a subgroup of a genus with one or more characteristics that distinguish it from other subgroups of the same genus.
A strain is a subgroup of a genus with one or more characteristics that distinguish it from other subgroups of the same genus.
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The primary way to distinguish species that reproduce sexually is by their geographic distribution.
The primary way to distinguish species that reproduce sexually is by their geographic distribution.
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A dichotomous key is not a commonly used key to identify organisms.
A dichotomous key is not a commonly used key to identify organisms.
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Taxonomy should never change, even with new knowledge or evolutionary changes.
Taxonomy should never change, even with new knowledge or evolutionary changes.
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