Modern Classification

Modern Classification

9th Grade - University

15 Qs

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Modern Classification

Modern Classification

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Biology

9th Grade - University

Practice Problem

Easy

NGSS
MS-LS4-2, MS-LS4-5, MS-LS4-3

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

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Who is considered to be the father of traditional classification?

Gregor Mendel
Robert Hooke
Francis Crick
Carolus Linnaeus

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

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Which of the following is the correct way to write the scientific name of a house cat? (imagine that these options are all in italics)

Felis Domesticus
felis domesticus
Felis domesticus
felis Domesticus

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

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Why do we use scientific names to name organisms instead of relying on common names?

Because common names vary regionally
Because everyone understands and speaks Latin
To make scientists sound smart
Because they are the most descriptive

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

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What term refers to the two part naming system used in traditional classification?

binomial nomenclature
systematics
cladistic analysis
taxonomy

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

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Which of the following is a problem with traditional classification?

sometimes scientific names are incorrect
they rely too much on similarities and differences and not enough on DNA evidence
traditional classification does not use Latin
Traditional classification uses DNA analysis

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NGSS.MS-LS4-2

NGSS.MS-LS4-5

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

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Modern classification relies on _________________ to determine degrees of relatedness.

evolutionary descent
similarities of structures
differences of anatomical structures
clades

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NGSS.MS-LS4-2

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

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Modern classification relies on _________________ to determine degrees of relatedness.

evolutionary descent
similarities of structures
differences of anatomical structures
clades

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NGSS.MS-LS4-2

NGSS.MS-LS4-3

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