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Biology: Taxonomy and Classification

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Who is considered the father of taxonomy?

Charles Darwin

Aristotle

Carolus Linnaeus (correct)

Gregor Mendel

What was a limitation of the early scientific names used to classify organisms?

They didn't show relationships between different animals or plants (correct)

They were not written in Latin

They were difficult to pronounce

They were too short to be remembered

What is the term for characteristics that have similar structure and function but different embryological origins?

Morphological characteristics

Homologous characteristics

Embryological characteristics

Analogous characteristics (correct)

What is the term for the study of the shape and function of organisms?

Morphology Signup and view all the answers

What type of information do fossil records provide to scientists?

Information about changes through time Signup and view all the answers

How are genus and species identifiers typically written?

In italics Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of taxonomy?

To classify and name the diverse forms of life Signup and view all the answers

What is the significance of the Linnaean classification system?

It is a binomial system of naming organisms that is still used today Signup and view all the answers

What is the advantage of using morphology in classification?

It allows for the identification of homologous characteristics Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of Aristotle in the development of taxonomy?

He was the first person to group and classify organisms Signup and view all the answers

What is the significance of macromolecules in modern taxonomy?

They are used to classify organisms along with other types of information Signup and view all the answers

What is a limitation of using morphology alone in classification?

It does not show relationships between different animals or plants Signup and view all the answers