Taxonomy and Classification Quiz
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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?

  • 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?

  • Chinese or Japanese
  • English or French
  • Latin or ancient Greek (correct)
  • Sanskrit or Arabic
  • What is the purpose of classifying organisms?

    <p>To better understand patterns in nature and diversity of life</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why do biologists use a classification system to name organisms?

    <p>To group them in a logical manner</p> Signup and view all the answers

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