Tree of Life

The field of biology that classifies organisms is called...

• Taxonomy

• Phylogeny

• Paleontology

• Embryology

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Which level of biological classification is the LEAST specific?

• Domain

• Kingdom

• Genus

• Family

What does the taxonomic system help us understand?

• The interrelationships between different organisms

• The structure of the Earth

• The history of human civilization

• The behavior of animals

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Which kingdom includes organisms that can photosynthesize?

• Plantae

• Animalia

• Fungi

• Protista

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What is the highest level of classification in the taxonomic system?

• Domain

• Kingdom

• Species

• Genus

Which domain includes all multicellular organisms?

• Eukarya

• Bacteria

• Archaea

• Monera

What is the primary purpose of the 'Tree of Life' in biology?

• To classify organisms based on evolutionary relationships

• To describe the physical appearance of organisms

• To list all known species alphabetically

• To categorize organisms by their habitat

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Which scientist is most closely associated with the concept of the 'Tree of Life'?

• Charles Darwin

• Gregor Mendel

• Louis Pasteur

• Isaac Newton

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In the 'Tree of Life', which group of organisms is considered the most ancient?

• Bacteria

• Fungi

• Plants

• Animals

What does the 'Tree of Life' diagram typically represent?

• Evolutionary relationships among species

• The geographical distribution of species

• The lifespan of different species

• The diet of various species

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