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Taxonomy and Classification
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Taxonomy and Classification

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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?

  • Gregor Mendel
  • Louis Pasteur
  • Charles Darwin
  • Carl Linnaeus (correct)

    • 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?

    <p>Linnaean taxonomy</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a taxon in the context of taxonomy?

    <p>A group of organisms with shared characteristics</p> Signup and view all the answers

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