Ch10 React 4+5

What was a common method of naming organisms before classification systems were used?

• Based on a particular characteristic

• Using Latin names

• By their habitat

• According to their diet

What is a potential issue with Aristotle's method of naming organisms based on a particular characteristic?

• It can lead to confusion due to similar names

• It is too scientific

• It is difficult to remember

• It requires expert knowledge

What is one issue with using common names for species?

• They are universally understood.

• They are always scientifically accurate.

• The same organism may have different names in different regions.

• They are easier to remember than scientific names.

Why did Linnaeus use Latin naming for species?

• To make names longer.

• To provide a universal language.

• To confuse scientists.

• To replace common names with local dialects.

What is the binomial system in biological nomenclature?

• A system of naming species with a single name.

• A system of naming species with two names: a generic genus name and a specific species name.

• A system of naming species with names based on characteristics

• A system of naming species with numbers.

How does the genus in binomial nomenclature begin?

• With a lowercase letter.

• With a number.

• With a capital letter.

• With a symbol.

How is the species name written in binomial nomenclature?

• In all capital letters.

• With a lowercase letter.

• In bold.

• With a number.

How are names written in print according to binomial nomenclature?

• In bold.

• In italics.

• Underlined.

• In uppercase.

How are names written in handwriting according to binomial nomenclature?

• In italics.

• In bold.

• Underlined.

• In uppercase.

In binomial nomenclature, how should the genus and species names be formatted?

• Both in uppercase

• Genus in lowercase, species in uppercase

• Genus in uppercase, species in lowercase

• Both in lowercase