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Taxonomy is the science of classifying organisms using a system of nomenclature.
Taxonomy is the science of classifying organisms using a system of nomenclature.
True (A)
Each taxon represents an unnamed taxonomic unit.
Each taxon represents an unnamed taxonomic unit.
False (B)
The hierarchical categories in taxonomy ideally represent artificial relationships between taxa.
The hierarchical categories in taxonomy ideally represent artificial relationships between taxa.
False (B)
Botanical nomenclature system includes only the place of origin of plants.
Botanical nomenclature system includes only the place of origin of plants.
Carlos Linnaeus was a zoologist known for his work in plant nomenclature.
Carlos Linnaeus was a zoologist known for his work in plant nomenclature.
The botanical nomenclature system introduced by Linnaeus is no longer used today.
The botanical nomenclature system introduced by Linnaeus is no longer used today.
Linnaeus' classification ideas had no influence on future generations of biologists.
Linnaeus' classification ideas had no influence on future generations of biologists.
In Linnaeus' nomenclature system, the genus is indicated by the first Latin word spelled with a lowercase letter.
In Linnaeus' nomenclature system, the genus is indicated by the first Latin word spelled with a lowercase letter.
Understanding the relationship between species is not necessary for pharmacogenetic work.
Understanding the relationship between species is not necessary for pharmacogenetic work.
Botanical classification has no relevance to pharmacological or clinical studies.
Botanical classification has no relevance to pharmacological or clinical studies.
