Taxonomy Practice Test

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What is taxonomy?

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Taxonomy is the science of classifying organisms into groups based on shared characteristics and giving them universally accepted names.

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What is the highest taxonomic rank?

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The highest taxonomic rank is 'Domain', which classifies life into three main groups: Archaea, Bacteria, and Eukarya.

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What is a phylum?

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A phylum is a taxonomic rank below Domain and above Class, grouping together organisms that share a basic body plan or significant structural features.

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What is a family in taxonomy?

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A family is a taxonomic rank below Order and above Genus, grouping together related organisms that share more specific characteristics.

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What is the difference between genus and species?

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Genus is a taxonomic rank that groups together species that are closely related, while species is the most specific rank, identifying a single type of organism.

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What is a dichotomous key?

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A dichotomous key is a tool used to identify organisms based on a series of choices that lead the user to the correct name of a given item.

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What domain do humans belong to?

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Humans belong to the domain Eukarya, which includes all organisms with eukaryotic cells.

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What is the role of flagella in euglena?

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Flagella are whip-like structures that euglena use for movement, allowing them to swim through water.

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What is the significance of shared domains in taxonomy?

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Organisms that share a domain are the least closely related, as this classification encompasses a broad range of life forms.

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What is the classification hierarchy in taxonomy?

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The classification hierarchy in taxonomy is Domain, Kingdom, Phylum, Class, Order, Family, Genus, Species.