3.1 Diversity of Organisms

What is the binomial system for naming organisms?

• A system using only the species name

• A system using the family and genus names

• A system using the genus and species names

• A system using the order and family names

Explain the biological species concept and its exceptions.

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Understanding

Which of the following is a taxonomic rank used to classify living organisms?

• Domain

• Phylum

• Genus

• All of the above

Describe the process and purpose of karyotyping.

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Understanding

What is the significance of chromosome number in species classification?

• It determines the size of the organism

• It is used to deduce evolutionary relationships

• It indicates the lifespan of the organism

• It shows the organism's habitat

Discuss the potential future uses of whole genome sequencing.

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How does genomic diversity within a species compare to diversity between species?

• Diversity within a species is larger

• Diversity between species is larger

• Both have the same level of diversity

• There is no diversity within a species