Intro to Animal Science ppt 2

What is binomial nomenclature?

• A system used in science to give plants and animals a name

• A method to classify geological formations

• A technique for measuring atmospheric pressure

• A process for determining the age of fossils

In which scientific system are plants and animals given a two-part name?

• Geological classification

• Atmospheric measurement

• Binomial nomenclature

• Fossil dating

Which part of the binomial nomenclature is always lowercase?

• Species name

• Genus name

• Family name

• Order name

What is the purpose of binomial nomenclature?

• To classify organisms based on their habitat

• To provide a unique and universally accepted name for each species

• To describe the physical characteristics of organisms

• To group organisms by their diet

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of the genus name in binomial nomenclature?

• It is capitalized

• It is italicized

• It is lowercase

• It represents the family name

What is the main advantage of using binomial nomenclature in scientific classification?

• It allows for easy grouping of organisms by color

• It provides a standardized way to name organisms

• It helps in identifying the diet of organisms

• It describes the habitat of organisms

Which of the following terms refers to a young male European cattle?

• Bull

• Bullock

• Steer

• Cow

What is the genus and species of European cattle?

• Bos Indicus

• Bos Taurus

• Bos Primigenius

• Bos Grunniens

What is a castrated male Indian cattle called?

• Bullock

• Heifer

• Steer

• Bull

What is the genus/species name for sheep?

• Ovis aries

• Canis lupus

• Bos taurus

• Felis catus