Classification

Who is credited with starting the formal system of classification?

• Isaac Newton

• Carl Linnaeus

• Gregor Mendel

• Charles Darwin

Which domain includes organisms that are known for living in extreme environments?

• Eukarya

• Bacteria

• Protista

• Archaea

What is a unique feature of Archaea compared to Bacteria?

• DNA similarities with eukaryotes

• Presence of a nucleus

• Absence of a cell wall

• Ability to perform photosynthesis

Which of the following is NOT a domain of life?

• Eukarya

• Protista

• Archaea

• Bacteria

What is NOT a characteristic of the Fungi kingdom?

• They consume organic material

• They are autotrophs

• They have cell walls made of chitin

• Most are multicellular

Which kingdom is known for its diversity and includes both autotrophs and heterotrophs?

• Protista

• Plantae

• Animalia

• Fungi

What is the purpose of binomial nomenclature in scientific classification?

• To classify organisms based solely on their genetic makeup

• To provide unique, universally recognized names for species

• To create a more complex classification system

• To replace common names completely

What does the specific epithet in a scientific name refer to?

• The genus to which the organism belongs

• The order to which the organism belongs

• The family to which the organism belongs

• The species to which the organism belongs