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What is taxonomy?

  • The science of classifying and naming living organisms based on their characteristics and evolutionary relationships (correct)
  • The process of recognizing, differentiating, and understanding ideas and objects
  • The systematic arrangement of groups or categories according to established criteria
  • The hierarchical system that helps scientists organize the diversity of life on Earth

    • What is the definition of classification in biology?

  • The science of classifying and naming living organisms based on their characteristics and evolutionary relationships (correct)
  • The hierarchical system that helps scientists organize the diversity of life on Earth
  • The process of recognizing, differentiating, and understanding living organisms
  • The systematic arrangement of living organisms based on established criteria

    • What is the purpose of taxonomy in biology?

  • To propose the theory of plant classification
  • To systematically arrange groups or categories according to established criteria
  • To recognize, differentiate, and understand ideas and objects
  • To help scientists and biologists organize and categorize the immense diversity of life on Earth (correct)

    • What is the origin of the term 'taxonomy'?

    <p>Derived from the Greek taxis (“arrangement”) and nomos (“law”)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the hierarchical system that helps scientists organize the diversity of life on Earth called?

    <p>Taxonomy</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who proposed the term 'taxonomy' for the theory of plant classification?

    <p>de CANDOLLE</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the science of classifying and naming living organisms based on their characteristics and evolutionary relationships called?

    <p>Taxonomy</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the hierarchical system that helps scientists and biologists organize and categorize the immense diversity of life on Earth called?

    <p>Taxonomy</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the process in which ideas and objects are recognized, differentiated, and understood?

    <p>Classification</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the term for the systematic arrangement in groups or categories according to established criteria?

    <p>Classification</p> Signup and view all the answers

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