Taxonomy Quiz

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Which term refers to the scientific study of naming and classifying groups of biological organisms based on shared characteristics?

  • Biology
  • Systematics
  • Classification
  • Taxonomy (correct)

Which taxonomic rank is used to group organisms into the most inclusive category?

  • Domain (correct)
  • Species
  • Phylum
  • Genus

Who is regarded as the founder of the current system of taxonomy?

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

What is the term for the singular form of taxa?

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

Which term is used to describe the method of naming organisms in taxonomy?

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

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