Taxonomy and the Tree of Life

What is taxonomy?

• The study of classifying living things

• The study of the Earth's crust

• The study of chemical reactions

• The study of human behavior

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What does the taxonomic system help us understand?

• The interrelationships between different organisms

• The structure of the Earth

• The history of human civilization

• The behavior of animals

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How many known species are there?

• 2 million

• 5 million

• 100 million

• Scientists are unsure

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Who is considered the father of taxonomy?

• Carl Linnaeus

• Charles Darwin

• Gregor Mendel

• Louis Pasteur

What is the highest level of classification in the taxonomic system?

• Domain

• Kingdom

• Species

• Genus

Which domain includes all multicellular organisms?

• Eukarya

• Bacteria

• Archaea

• Monera

Which kingdom includes organisms that can photosynthesize?

• Plantae

• Animalia

• Fungi

• Protista

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What is the species name for a domestic cat?

• Felis catus

• Canis lupus

• Panthera tigris

• Equus ferus