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Carolus Linnaeus was originally a medical student in France.
Carolus Linnaeus was originally a medical student in France.
False
Taxonomy is primarily used to arrange plant species into a classification scheme.
Taxonomy is primarily used to arrange plant species into a classification scheme.
False
Carolus Linnaeus published a total of 12 editions of Systema Naturae.
Carolus Linnaeus published a total of 12 editions of Systema Naturae.
True
Binomial nomenclature in Linnaean Taxonomy is derived from French and Spanish languages.
Binomial nomenclature in Linnaean Taxonomy is derived from French and Spanish languages.
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Taxonomy helps in understanding the genetic makeup of species being studied.
Taxonomy helps in understanding the genetic makeup of species being studied.
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The Linnaean classification system follows the order: Kingdom, Phylum, Order, Genus, Species.
The Linnaean classification system follows the order: Kingdom, Phylum, Order, Genus, Species.
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Phylogeny is a classification based on appearance rather than evolutionary relationships.
Phylogeny is a classification based on appearance rather than evolutionary relationships.
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Homology refers to structures that have similar functions but do not share a common origin.
Homology refers to structures that have similar functions but do not share a common origin.
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Subspecies are geographically isolated populations that can interbreed without any barriers.
Subspecies are geographically isolated populations that can interbreed without any barriers.
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The Domain Eubacteria includes primitive bacteria that inhabit extreme environments.
The Domain Eubacteria includes primitive bacteria that inhabit extreme environments.
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