Taxonomy 2

The scientific name for an organism is made from the:

• class and family name

• genus and species name

• domain and kingdom name

• kingdom and phylum name

Organisms in this smallest taxonomic group share many characteristics.

• domain

• kingdom

• species

• class

Which hierarchy category is the broadest?

• Kingdom

• Phylum

• Genus

• Species

The scientific name of Humans is?

• Homo Sapiens

• Homo Habilus

• Canis Latrans

Scientists around the world use a standardized taxonomic system. Why would scientists want to use a taxonomic system that is standardized?

• In order to avoid confusion with the identification of organisms

• Because Linnaeus established the system

• So that Latin names can be applied for a practical purpose

• In order to place organisms in different groups

Which 2 organisms would be able to reproduce and produce fertile offspring?

• 2 organisms in the same class

• 2 organisms in the same family

• 2 organisms in the same genus

• 2 organisms in the same species

If two organisms are in the same phylum, they must also be in the same

• class

• species

• family

• kingdom

Which domain contains organisms that are unicellular, prokaryotic, and can cause illness yet also make food such as yogurt.

• Eukarya

• Archaea

• Bacteria

• Protista

Examples of species in this kingdom are kangaroos, owls, and wasps.

• Fungi

• Protista

• Plantae

• Animalia

An organism made up of more than one cell would be called:

• multicellular

• unicellular

• heterotroph

• autotroph