10 Questions
What is the primary purpose of taxonomy?
To classify all living organisms in a hierarchy
What is the term for a taxonomic unit at any level of hierarchy?
Taxon
Who introduced the system of grouping species in increasingly broad categories?
Linnaeus
What is the purpose of binomial nomenclature?
To provide a standard protocol for naming species
What is the difference between taxonomy and binomial nomenclature?
Taxonomy is the science of classifying organisms, while binomial nomenclature is a system of names
What is the limitation of using local names for species?
It is difficult to identify an organism globally
Who proposed the six-kingdom classification system?
Carl Woese et al.
What is the main characteristic of a species in the six-kingdom classification system?
Prokaryotes
What is the purpose of a taxonomic hierarchy?
To classify all living organisms in a hierarchy
What is the result of using a standard protocol for naming species?
Ease in identifying an organism globally
This quiz covers the basics of taxonomy, including the hierarchy of classification, domains, kingdoms, and more. Test your knowledge of biological classification!
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