Taxonomy and Classification Quiz
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What is the purpose of taxonomy?

  • To classify all the existing organic diversity of the earth. (correct)
  • To provide information on chemical elements.
  • To group organisms based on their size and color.
  • To study the differences between stars and planets.

    • What do all described species in the biosphere share?

  • Composed of cells and have a plasma membrane. (correct)
  • Composed of metals and alloys.
  • Composed of gases and liquids.
  • Composed of rocks and minerals.

    • What is the meaning of 'taxonomy'?

  • The study of weather patterns.
  • The process of creating new species.
  • The science, laws, and principles of classification. (correct)
  • The study of human societies.

    • What does the term 'taxes' mean in Greek?

    <p>Arrangement, order (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the basis for comparing all known organisms?

    <p>Taxonomy (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of taxonomy?

    <p>To classify all the existing organic diversity of the earth (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the meaning of 'taxes' in Greek?

    <p>Arrangement, order (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What do all described species in the biosphere share?

    <p>Composed of cells (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does 'classis' mean in Latin?

    <p>A class (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the basis for comparing all known organisms?

    <p>Taxonomy (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of taxonomy?

    <p>To classify all the existing organic diversity of the earth. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the term 'taxonomy' refer to?

    <p>The science, laws and principles of classification. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the word 'taxes' mean in Greek?

    <p>Arrangement, order (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the basis for the comparisons of all known organisms?

    <p>Taxonomy (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is used in modern taxonomy for the classifications of organisms?

    <p>Genetics and molecular techniques (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of taxonomy?

    <p>To classify all the existing organic diversity of the earth (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the term 'taxes' mean in Greek?

    <p>Arrangement, order (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the basis for comparing all known organisms?

    <p>Taxonomy (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does 'classis' mean in Latin?

    <p>A class (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What do all described species in the biosphere share?

    <p>All of the above (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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