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Which German biologist proposed the kingdom Protista for unicellular organisms?
Which German biologist proposed the kingdom Protista for unicellular organisms?
In Robert Whittaker's tree of life, which kingdom did he propose to add in 1969?
In Robert Whittaker's tree of life, which kingdom did he propose to add in 1969?
What distinguishes the empire or superkingdom level in Whittaker's tree of life?
What distinguishes the empire or superkingdom level in Whittaker's tree of life?
Who proposed that prokaryotes consist of two separate lineages known as eubacteria and archaebacteria?
Who proposed that prokaryotes consist of two separate lineages known as eubacteria and archaebacteria?
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In Linnaeus's tree of life, how many main branches did he initially include?
In Linnaeus's tree of life, how many main branches did he initially include?
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Which proposed kingdom did NOT exist in Linnaeus's original tree of life?
Which proposed kingdom did NOT exist in Linnaeus's original tree of life?
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Who is credited with numerous innovations that advanced the fields of microbiology and immunology?
Who is credited with numerous innovations that advanced the fields of microbiology and immunology?
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Which scientist identified the specific microbes that cause anthrax, cholera, and tuberculosis?
Which scientist identified the specific microbes that cause anthrax, cholera, and tuberculosis?
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What process is used to kill microorganisms responsible for spoilage?
What process is used to kill microorganisms responsible for spoilage?
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Who was the first to demonstrate the connection between a single, isolated microbe and a known human disease?
Who was the first to demonstrate the connection between a single, isolated microbe and a known human disease?
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Which of the following is NOT part of taxonomy?
Which of the following is NOT part of taxonomy?
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Who was the most famous early taxonomist known for his work in classifying living organisms?
Who was the most famous early taxonomist known for his work in classifying living organisms?
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Who proposed the Linnaean taxonomy in 1735?
Who proposed the Linnaean taxonomy in 1735?
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How did Linnaeus divide the natural world in his original taxonomy?
How did Linnaeus divide the natural world in his original taxonomy?
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What are the names of the levels in Linnaeus's original taxonomy?
What are the names of the levels in Linnaeus's original taxonomy?
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What is one way to depict evolutionary relationships of organisms?
What is one way to depict evolutionary relationships of organisms?
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How did early phylogenetic trees infer the relatedness of organisms?
How did early phylogenetic trees infer the relatedness of organisms?
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What type of comparisons are included in modern phylogenetic analyses?
What type of comparisons are included in modern phylogenetic analyses?
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