Taxonomy and Classification of Organisms Quiz
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What is the main purpose of taxonomy?

  • To arrange life forms into a workable classification scheme (correct)
  • To confuse researchers
  • To hide information about species
  • To eliminate species from classification
  • What is a taxon?

  • A group of organisms (correct)
  • A type of habitat
  • An extinct species
  • A disease that affects plants
  • Who is considered the Father of Modern Taxonomic Classification?

  • Carl Ingemarsson
  • Charles Darwin
  • Carolus Linnaeus (correct)
  • Carl Sagan
  • Which of the following statements about Linnaean Taxonomy is true?

    <p>It eliminates confusion between regions</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In which century did modern classification by Carolus Linnaeus start?

    <p>Mid-18th century</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What distinguishes binomial nomenclature used in Linnaean Taxonomy?

    <p>It assigns each species two scientific names</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the correct order of the Linnaean classification hierarchy?

    <p>Kingdom, Phylum, Class, Order, Family, Genus, Species</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the term 'homology' refer to in taxonomy?

    <p>Structures that have a common origin but different functions</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How is species concept defined in modern taxonomy?

    <p>Organisms that can interbreed and produce viable offspring</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What characterizes subspecies in taxonomy?

    <p>Populations separated by geographic barriers but can interbreed</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following best describes convergent evolution?

    <p>Evolutionary adaptation leading to similar structures</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of higher taxa in classification?

    <p>To include organisms sharing common characteristics and ancestry</p> Signup and view all the answers

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