Taxonomy Classification

Taxonomy is the science of

• genetics

• classification

• bacteria

• evolution

Taxonomy is the science of classifying living things. Which series places the classification groups in the correct order?

• kingdom -> class -> phylum -> order -> genus -> family -> species

• kingdom -> phylum -> class -> order -> family -> genus -> species

• kingdom -> order -> class -> family -> genus -> phylum -> species

• kingdom -> phylum -> order -> class -> genus -> family -> species

What is classification?

• breeding organisms to create classy offspring

• scientists getting extra training and levelling up in science ranking

• process of arranging organisms into groups based on their similarities

• two-prong method of genetic engineering

What is the largest group in the classification system?

• species

• genus

• order

• kingdom

Which of the following features DOES NOT determine if something is a living thing (organism)?

• Movement

• Stand

• Growth

• Produce waste

When naming organisms, which two classification groups are used?

• Class and Genus

• Kingdom and Phylum

• Genus and species

• Order and Family

What is a person who studies biological classification called?

• Zoologist

• Microbiologist

• Classifologist

• Taxonomist

Why is biological classification important?

• Makes it easier to identify living things

• Communicate with others using the same scientific language

• Determine how closely organisms are related.

Which category listed is the broadest in the organism classification system?

• Species

• Kingdom

• Genus

• Hierarchy

What language is used for the scientific names of organisms?

• Latin

• Japanese

• English

• German