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Taxonomy 101

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Which of the following is the basic unit of classification in biology?

Species (correct)
Family
Genus
Order

What is the term used to describe the process of classifying organisms into different groups based on their characteristics?

Anatomy
Genetics
Evolution
Taxonomy (correct)

What is the basic unit of classification in biology?

The basic unit of classification in biology is species.

Which taxonomic rank is larger than order but smaller than phylum?

Class (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is taxonomy?

Taxonomy is the branch of biology that deals with the naming and classification of organisms. Signup and view all the answers

What is the difference between a genus and a species?

A genus is a taxonomic rank used to group similar species, while a species is the most basic unit of classification that refers to a group of organisms that can interbreed and produce fertile offspring. Signup and view all the answers

What are microorganisms?

Small living organisms that cannot be seen without a microscope (A) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is an example of a microorganism?

Bacteria (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of microorganisms in the environment?

Breaking down organic matter and recycling nutrients (A) Signup and view all the answers