Classification of Living Things

Why do we classify living things?

• To make finding information easier.

• To increase biodiversity.

• To enhance genetic variation.

• To promote ecosystem stability.

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What is an example of a unicellular organism?

• Bacteria

• Fungi

• Mammals

• Birds

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What is the difference between genus and species?

• Genus is a group of related species, while species is the most specific classification.

• Genus is a single organism, while species is a group of organisms.

• Genus is a broader classification than species, which is more specific.

• Genus and species are interchangeable terms in biological classification.

What kingdom does a mosquito belong to?

• Plant Kingdom

• Fungi Kingdom

• Animal Kingdom

• Bacteria Kingdom

What is the classification hierarchy from broadest to most specific?

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

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

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

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

What is the purpose of the classification system in biology?

• To organize and categorize living organisms based on shared characteristics.

• To determine the age of living organisms.

• To identify the geographical distribution of species.

• To study the evolutionary history of organisms.

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What is taxonomy?

• The study of animal behavior.

• The science of classifying and naming organisms.

• A method of cooking food.

• The process of photosynthesis.

What is the significance of binomial nomenclature?

• It provides a unique two-part name for each species, consisting of the genus and species names.

• It categorizes species based on their habitat.

• It helps in the conservation of endangered species.

• It allows scientists to communicate in different languages.

What is the largest taxonomic group?

• Kingdom

• Phylum

• Domain

• Class

What is the role of a dichotomous key?

• To help identify organisms based on a series of choices that lead to the correct name.

• To classify organisms into different kingdoms based on their characteristics.

• To provide a visual representation of an organism's habitat.

• To list all known species in a particular area.