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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?

It eliminates confusion between regions Signup and view all the answers

In which century did modern classification by Carolus Linnaeus start?

Mid-18th century Signup and view all the answers

What distinguishes binomial nomenclature used in Linnaean Taxonomy?

It assigns each species two scientific names Signup and view all the answers

What is the correct order of the Linnaean classification hierarchy?

Kingdom, Phylum, Class, Order, Family, Genus, Species Signup and view all the answers

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

Structures that have a common origin but different functions Signup and view all the answers

How is species concept defined in modern taxonomy?

Organisms that can interbreed and produce viable offspring Signup and view all the answers

What characterizes subspecies in taxonomy?

Populations separated by geographic barriers but can interbreed Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following best describes convergent evolution?

Evolutionary adaptation leading to similar structures Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of higher taxa in classification?

To include organisms sharing common characteristics and ancestry Signup and view all the answers

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Questions and Answers

What is the main purpose of taxonomy?

What is a taxon?

Who is considered the Father of Modern Taxonomic Classification?

Which of the following statements about Linnaean Taxonomy is true?

In which century did modern classification by Carolus Linnaeus start?

What distinguishes binomial nomenclature used in Linnaean Taxonomy?

What is the correct order of the Linnaean classification hierarchy?

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

How is species concept defined in modern taxonomy?

What characterizes subspecies in taxonomy?

Which of the following best describes convergent evolution?

What is the purpose of higher taxa in classification?

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