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What is the purpose of taxonomy in biology?
What is the purpose of taxonomy in biology?
- To classify organisms based on shared characteristics (correct)
- To study the evolution of organisms
- To study the genetic makeup of organisms
- To study the behavior of organisms
Who is regarded as the founder of the current system of taxonomy?
Who is regarded as the founder of the current system of taxonomy?
- Gregor Mendel
- Louis Pasteur
- Charles Darwin
- Carl Linnaeus (correct)
Which of the following is not a taxonomic rank in modern use?
Which of the following is not a taxonomic rank in modern use?
- Species
- Tribe (correct)
- Phylum
- Kingdom
What is the name of the ranked system developed by Carl Linnaeus for categorizing organisms?
What is the name of the ranked system developed by Carl Linnaeus for categorizing organisms?
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What is a taxon in the context of taxonomy?
What is a taxon in the context of taxonomy?
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