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Which branch of science is concerned with classification, especially of organisms?
Which branch of science is concerned with classification, especially of organisms?
- Physics
- Taxonomy (correct)
- Biology
- Chemistry
Who was the first to frame principles for defining natural genera and species of organisms and to create a uniform system for naming them?
Who was the first to frame principles for defining natural genera and species of organisms and to create a uniform system for naming them?
- Carolus Linnaeus (correct)
- Louis Pasteur
- Charles Darwin
- Gregor Mendel
What is the domain of bacteria-like organisms with distinct biochemistry that distinguishes them from bacteria?
What is the domain of bacteria-like organisms with distinct biochemistry that distinguishes them from bacteria?
- Bacteria
- Protista
- Eukarya
- Archaea (correct)
What is the meaning of the term 'taxonomy'?
What is the meaning of the term 'taxonomy'?
Which two Greek words is the term 'taxonomy' derived from?
Which two Greek words is the term 'taxonomy' derived from?
Which of the following best describes the term 'taxonomy'?
Which of the following best describes the term 'taxonomy'?
What is the main difference between Archaea and bacteria?
What is the main difference between Archaea and bacteria?
What did Carolus Linnaeus contribute to taxonomy?
What did Carolus Linnaeus contribute to taxonomy?
What is the meaning of the Greek word 'taxis' in taxonomy?
What is the meaning of the Greek word 'taxis' in taxonomy?
What is the main focus of systematic botany and zoology?
What is the main focus of systematic botany and zoology?
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Taxonomy
Taxonomy
The branch of science concerned with classifying organisms, especially into groups called taxa.
Carolus Linnaeus
Carolus Linnaeus
A Swedish botanist who developed a system for naming and classifying organisms based on shared characteristics.
Archaea
Archaea
A domain of life that includes single-celled organisms with unique biochemistry distinct from bacteria.
Taxonomy
Taxonomy
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Taxis
Taxis
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Taxonomy
Taxonomy
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Difference between Archaea and Bacteria
Difference between Archaea and Bacteria
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Carolus Linnaeus's contribution to taxonomy
Carolus Linnaeus's contribution to taxonomy
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Taxis
Taxis
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Systematic botany and zoology
Systematic botany and zoology
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