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What is the science of naming, describing, and classifying organisms called?
What is the science of naming, describing, and classifying organisms called?
- Biology
- Taxonomy (correct)
- Ecology
- Physiology
Why do taxonomists give a unique scientific name to each species?
Why do taxonomists give a unique scientific name to each species?
- To simplify the naming process
- To clarify the relationship among organisms (correct)
- To confuse the classification system
- To make it difficult for biologists
From which languages do the scientific names of organisms come from?
From which languages do the scientific names of organisms come from?
- Chinese or Japanese
- English or French
- Latin or ancient Greek (correct)
- Sanskrit or Arabic
What is the purpose of classifying organisms?
What is the purpose of classifying organisms?
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Why do biologists use a classification system to name organisms?
Why do biologists use a classification system to name organisms?
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