Taxonomy

Which one of the following sequences shows the correct hierarchy of classification, going from the most inclusive (largest) to the least inclusive (smallest)?

• Kingdom, Domain, Phylum, Order, Class, Family, Genus, Species
• Domain, Kingdom, Phylum, Class, Order, Family, Genus, Species
• Genus, Species, Kingdom, Phylum, Order, Domain, Class, Family
• Species, Genus, Family, Class, Order, Phylum, Kingdom, Domain

What language is used to write scientific names?

• English
• Latin
• Spanish
• The language that the scientist speaks

Which taxonomic level below is the largest?

• Kingdom
• Class
• Genus
• Species

Which taxonomic level below is the smallest?

• Kingdom
• Class
• Genus
• Species

Which two of taxonomic levels are used to create a scientific name?

• Kingdom
• Phylum
• Genus
• Species
• Class

Which of the following are correct about how a scientific name is written? Choose all that apply.

• All caps
• Italics
• In Latin
• In English

Which of the following is NOT a level of classification in the Linnaean taxonomy system?

• Kingdom
• Phylum
• Order
• Domain

Who is considered the father of modern taxonomy?

• Charles Darwin
• Gregor Mendel
• Carl Linnaeus
• Louis Pasteur

What does the term "taxonomy" refer to?

• The process of classifying organisms into different categories based on their characteristics
• The study of DNA and genetic inheritance
• The study of animal behavior
• The process of naming organisms

What is the purpose of a classification system?

• To organize organisms based on their favorite food
• To determine the intelligence of an organism
• To group organisms based on similarities and evolutionary relationships
• To create confusion among scientists

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