Nomenclature Codes in Biology Quiz

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What is the correct way to format a scientific name according to the rules of nomenclature?

The entire scientific name is in uppercase letters

The species designation begins with a lowercase letter (correct)

Only the genus is italicized, not the species

The genus starts with a lowercase letter and the species starts with a capital letter

Which organization governs the naming of viruses?

International Code of Botanical Nomenclature

International Code of Nomenclature Bacteria

International Committee on Taxonomy of Viruses (correct)

International Code of Zoological Nomenclature

What does the 'L' stand for in the scientific name 'Homo sapiens L.'?

Lamarck

Linnaeus (correct)

Lamarckian

Linné

Which domain is one of the most inclusive levels in the taxonomic hierarchy?

Archaea Signup and view all the answers

What must all taxa have when described according to nomenclature rules?

An author Signup and view all the answers

At what level is an organism's genus understood and can be abbreviated in its scientific name?

Family Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of a taxonomic key in biology?

To identify the name of an organism based on its characteristics Signup and view all the answers

Why is it called a 'dichotomous' key?

Because it provides two choices at each stage Signup and view all the answers

What are the seven major levels of classification for living organisms?

Kingdom, Phylum, Class, Order, Family, Genus, Species Signup and view all the answers

Which scientific development led to the identification of the 'domain' in taxonomic classification?

Advancement in microscope technology Signup and view all the answers

What are the two main kingdoms traditionally considered in classification?

Plants and Animals Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of dividing a dichotomous key further during identification?

To provide more information about the specimen Signup and view all the answers

Nomenclature Codes in Biology Quiz

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What is the correct way to format a scientific name according to the rules of nomenclature?

Which organization governs the naming of viruses?

What does the 'L' stand for in the scientific name 'Homo sapiens L.'?

Which domain is one of the most inclusive levels in the taxonomic hierarchy?

What must all taxa have when described according to nomenclature rules?

At what level is an organism's genus understood and can be abbreviated in its scientific name?

What is the purpose of a taxonomic key in biology?

Why is it called a 'dichotomous' key?

What are the seven major levels of classification for living organisms?

Which scientific development led to the identification of the 'domain' in taxonomic classification?

What are the two main kingdoms traditionally considered in classification?

What is the purpose of dividing a dichotomous key further during identification?

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