Taxonomy Review

Two different species of reptile would be most related if they share which level of classification?

• Domain

• Phylum

• Family

• Class

When writing an organism's scientific name, what is the correct order?

• Genus first, species second

• Species first, genus second

• Domain first, species second

• Species first, kingdom second

Which organism is most closely related to the rodents & rabbits?

• primates

• amphibians

• crocodiles

• sharks

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NGSS.MS-LS4-2

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Which of the following levels is the largest?

• Phylum

• Class

• Family

• Species

Which of the following is a grizzly bear's correct scientific name?

• Ursus Arctos

• ursus arctos

• Ursus arctos

• Ursus arctos

A cladogram shows...

• relatedness between organisms

• genetic material differences

• the parents/family of organism

• geographic distribution of organisms

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NGSS.MS-LS4-2

Which of the following does NOT belong in the domain Eukarya?

• Bacteria

• Animals

• Plants

• Fungi

Clostridium tetani is a type of bacteria that causes tetanus. Which of the following organisms is most closely related to this bacteria?

• Tetanus tocani

• Clostridium botulinum

• Streptobacillus clostridium

• None of the choices

How can you tell two organisms are closely related?

• The organisms share more levels of classification in common

• The organisms share fewer levels of classification in common

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NGSS.MS-LS4-2

According to this chart, which two organisms are most closely related?

• Snail and triceratops

• Human and snail

• Human and triceratops

• None are related to each other

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NGSS.MS-LS4-2