Biology Classification and Taxonomy Quizs

Binomial nomenclature

• A naming system that uses three names to identify an organism

• A 2-name naming system that uses the Genus and species names to identify an organism

• A classification system based on color and size

• A method for naming organisms based on their habitat

Protista

• Single-celled organisms that are plant-like

• Multi-celled organisms that are animal-like

• Single-celled organisms that are neither plant-like, animal-like, or fungus-like; In Domain Eukaryota

• Organisms that are exclusively fungus-like

Carolus Linnaeus

• First scientist to come up with our main classification system and binomial nomenclature

• Developed the theory of evolution by natural selection

• Discovered the structure of DNA

• Pioneered the field of genetics

Eubacteria

• Kingdom of bacteria that we encounter every day; Found in Domain Bacteria

• A type of virus that infects bacteria

• A group of multicellular organisms

• A classification of fungi

Dichotomous Key

• A tool used for measuring temperature

• A series of paired (two) statements that help to identify an organism of unknown origin

• A method for classifying rocks and minerals

• A type of scientific experiment involving two variables

Archaebacteria

• Kingdom of extremist bacteria found in Domain Archaea; Cells without a nucleus that are ancient bacteria

• A type of bacteria that thrive in extreme environments and have a nucleus

• Bacteria that are commonly found in soil and water

• A group of bacteria that are known for their ability to photosynthesize

Plantae

• Kingdom of animals; in Domain Eukaryota

• Kingdom of fungi; in Domain Eukaryota

• Kingdom of plants; in Domain Eukaryota

• Kingdom of bacteria; in Domain Prokaryota

Domain

• Broadest level of organization that groups organisms according to Eukaryote or Prokaryote (cell type)

• A classification level that includes only multicellular organisms

• A term used to describe the genetic material of an organism

• A category that groups organisms based on their habitat

Taxonomy

• Branch of biology that is used to name organisms; Based on similarities

• Study of animal behavior

• Classification of rocks and minerals

• Analysis of genetic material

Classification

• To put things into classes or groups according to similarities

• To analyze data without grouping

• To create random categories for items

• To eliminate differences between items