Taxonomy and Classification Vocab Quiz

What is the highest taxonomic rank in the classification system?

• Kingdom

• Domain

• Phylum

• Species

What is the correct order of the taxonomic hierarchy from broadest to most specific?

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

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

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

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

Which kingdom is known for having organisms that can perform photosynthesis?

• Animalia

• Fungi

• Plantae

• Eubacteria

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What is the scientific name for humans?

• Homo erectus

• Homo sapiens

• Homo habilis

• Homo neanderthalensis

Which kingdom includes organisms that are unicellular and lack a nucleus?

• Protista

• Archaea

• Fungi

• Animalia

Which taxonomic category is directly above 'Genus'?

• Family

• Order

• Class

• Species

What is the purpose of a cladogram?

• To show the physical characteristics of organisms

• To depict evolutionary relationships among species

• To classify organisms based on habitat

• To list the scientific names of organisms

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Which kingdom includes organisms that are primarily unicellular and can be found in extreme environments?

• Eubacteria

• Archaea

• Protista

• Fungi

Which taxonomic category is directly below 'Class'?

• Order

• Family

• Genus

• Species

What is the scientific name for the domestic cat?

• Felis catus

• Canis lupus

• Equus caballus

• Bos taurus

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