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Biology: Taxonomic Categories

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What is the primary purpose of taxonomy in biology?

To understand the behavior of organisms

To identify and classify organisms (correct)

To study the evolution of organisms

To develop new species of organisms

What is the system of nomenclature used to assign scientific names to organisms?

Polynomial system

Monomial system

Binomial system (correct)

Trinomial system

What do taxonomic categories represent?

Habitats of organisms

Physical characteristics of organisms

Ranks in the classification hierarchy (correct)

Evolutionary relationships between organisms

Why are living organisms classified?

To understand their diversity and relationships Signup and view all the answers

What is the correct scientific name of Mango?

Mangifera indica Signup and view all the answers

What is a taxon?

A category in the classification hierarchy Signup and view all the answers

What do we learn from the identification of individuals and populations?

Their diversity and relationships Signup and view all the answers

Why do classification systems change over time?

Due to new discoveries of organisms Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of assigning a scientific name to an organism?

To distinguish it from other organisms Signup and view all the answers

What is the hierarchical structure of taxonomic categories referred to as?

Taxonomic hierarchy Signup and view all the answers