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What is the fundamental unit in taxonomy?
What is the fundamental unit in taxonomy?
- Class
- Genus
- Species (correct)
- Family
Which of the following best describes strains within a species?
Which of the following best describes strains within a species?
- Variations differing in a given quality (correct)
- Variations differing immunologically
- Separate species with distinct traits
- Organisms sharing identical traits
What is a genus composed of?
What is a genus composed of?
- Closely related species (correct)
- Closely related families
- Closely related strains
- Closely related types
In the hierarchy of biological classification, which level is directly above family?
In the hierarchy of biological classification, which level is directly above family?
Which statement accurately describes the relationship between class and order in biological taxonomy?
Which statement accurately describes the relationship between class and order in biological taxonomy?
Flashcards
Species
Species
A group of organisms that share a set of biological traits and can reproduce only among themselves.
Strains
Strains
Organisms within a species that vary in a specific trait.
Types
Types
Organisms within a species that differ in their immune response.
Genus
Genus
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Family
Family
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Study Notes
Systematics
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Species: Organisms sharing biological traits and reproduce only with their own kind.
- The fundamental unit in taxonomy
- Strains: Variations within a species in a specific quality
- Types: Variations within a species, based on immunological differences
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Genus: Closely related species
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Family:
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Closely related genera
Order: Closely related families
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Class: Closely related orders
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Description
This quiz covers the hierarchical classification in biology, including species, genus, family, order, and class. It explores the definitions and distinctions among these taxonomic units. Test your knowledge of biological organism categorization!
