The Living World and Biological Classification in Biology
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What is the main focus of the study of biology?

  • Understanding of inanimate matter
  • Classification of living organisms
  • Cultural movements for conservation
  • Diversity of living organisms (correct)

    • Why did early man deify some inanimate matter and living organisms?

  • To understand the differences between living and non-living objects
  • To gain power over nature
  • To show respect to nature
  • Due to a sense of awe or fear evoked (correct)

    • What was the consequence of societies with an anthropocentric view of biology?

  • Limited progress in biological knowledge (correct)
  • Advancement in nomenclature and classification systems
  • Enhanced understanding of living organisms
  • Deification of living organisms

    • What revelation humbled man and led to cultural movements for conservation?

    <p>Recognition of sharing similarities among living organisms</p> Signup and view all the answers

    At what point did the description of living organisms including human beings begin in human history?

    <p>Much later in human history</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the biggest spin off of systematic and monumental description of life forms?

    <p>Recognition of the sharing of similarities among living organisms both horizontally and vertically</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was Ernst May's primary contribution to evolutionary biology?

    <p>He pioneered the currently accepted definition of a biological species</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In which year did Ernst Mayr join Harvard's Faculty of Arts and Sciences?

    <p>1953</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What were the three major prizes awarded to Ernst Mayr in his lifetime?

    <p>Balzan Prize, International Prize for Biology, Crafoord Prize</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which field did Ernst Mayr NOT conduct research in?

    <p>Botany</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What do scientists like Ernst Mayr reflect on regarding life?

    <p>The technical definition of life</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In which year did Ernst Mayr pass away?

    <p>2004</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the central question of evolutionary biology that Ernst Mayr is credited with making it today?

    <p>The origin of species diversity</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was Ernst Mayr awarded in 1983?

    <p>The Balzan Prize</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What were the principal subjects that Ernst Mayr's research covered?

    <p>Ornithology and Taxonomy</p> Signup and view all the answers

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