Taxonomy and Classification of Organisms Quiz
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Carolus Linnaeus was originally a medical student in France.

False

Taxonomy is primarily used to arrange plant species into a classification scheme.

False

Carolus Linnaeus published a total of 12 editions of Systema Naturae.

True

Binomial nomenclature in Linnaean Taxonomy is derived from French and Spanish languages.

<p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

Taxonomy helps in understanding the genetic makeup of species being studied.

<p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

The Linnaean classification system follows the order: Kingdom, Phylum, Order, Genus, Species.

<p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

Phylogeny is a classification based on appearance rather than evolutionary relationships.

<p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

Homology refers to structures that have similar functions but do not share a common origin.

<p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

Subspecies are geographically isolated populations that can interbreed without any barriers.

<p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

The Domain Eubacteria includes primitive bacteria that inhabit extreme environments.

<p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

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