- 1. Taxonomy is the science of classifying and organizing living organisms based on shared characteristics. It involves identifying and naming species, grouping them into categories, and establishing relationships between different organisms. Taxonomy helps scientists understand the diversity of life on Earth and how species are related to each other. By studying taxonomy, researchers can uncover evolutionary histories, track changes in populations, and assess biodiversity. This field of study is essential for biological research, conservation efforts, and understanding the complex web of life that exists on our planet.
Which scientist is known as the 'father of taxonomy'?
A) Louis Pasteur
B) Carl Linnaeus
C) Charles Darwin
D) Gregor Mendel
- 2. What is the science of classifying living organisms called?
A) Ecology
B) Botany
C) Zoology
D) Taxonomy
- 3. Which taxonomic rank is higher than family and lower than phylum?
A) Class
B) Genus
C) Species
D) Order
- 4. An organism's scientific name consists of which two taxonomic levels?
A) Genus and species
B) Phylum and kingdom
C) Family and order
D) Class and phylum
- 5. Which classification level has the most specific characteristics to define a group of organisms?
A) Class
B) Genus
C) Family
D) Species
- 6. Which taxonomic domain includes organisms with prokaryotic cells?
A) Bacteria
B) Fungi
C) Archaea
D) Eukarya
- 7. What is a phylogenetic tree used to show in taxonomy?
A) Climatic conditions
B) Geographical distribution
C) Environmental factors
D) Evolutionary relationships
- 8. What is the branch of taxonomy that deals with naming and classifying plants called?
A) Zoology
B) Botany
C) Herpetology
D) Entomology
- 9. What is the term for grouping species based on common ancestry?
A) Ecology
B) Morphology
C) Cladistics
D) Classification
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