Classification & Taxonomy Quiz

Which of the following is a characteristic of organisms in the domain Archaea?

• They have a nucleus.

• They are prokaryotic.

• They perform photosynthesis.

• They have a cell wall made of cellulose.

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VA.BIO.6.d.

How do new scientific discoveries affect classification systems?

• They make classification systems obsolete.

• They require classification systems to be adaptable.

• They have no effect on classification systems.

• They simplify classification systems.

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VA.BIO.6.f.

Compare the cell structure of bacteria and eukaryotes.

• Both have a nucleus.

• Both have membrane-bound organelles.

• Bacteria lack a nucleus, while eukaryotes have one.

• Both have a cell wall made of chitin.

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VA.BIO.6.d.

Analyze the role of chloroplasts in plant cells and how this affects their classification.

• Chloroplasts are responsible for cellular respiration, classifying plants as animals.

• Chloroplasts are responsible for photosynthesis, classifying plants as autotrophs.

• Chloroplasts store genetic material, classifying plants as prokaryotes.

• Chloroplasts are involved in protein synthesis, classifying plants as fungi.

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VA.BIO.6.e.

Predict how the discovery of a new organism with unique characteristics might affect current classification systems.

• It would have no effect on current classification systems.

• It might lead to the creation of a new domain or kingdom.

• It would confirm the existing classification systems.

• It would eliminate the need for classification systems.

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VA.BIO.6.f.

Reorder the following taxon with 1 being the broadest and 5 being most specific

• Family

• Domain

• Class

• Genus

• Kingdom

Scientific names are made up of an organism's ​ (a)   and ​ (b)   .

• Genus
• species
• Domain
• Kingdom

Select the correctly formatted scientific name for humans.

There may be more than one correct answer.

Select all of the reasons why we use binomial nomenclature.

• To provide unique, standardized names for species

• To reduce confusion regarding the identity/names of species

• To create names that are easy to remember
• To simplify & ease scientific communication across the globe

Select the area of the phylogenetic tree that represents the closest living relative(s) of species A.

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NGSS.MS-LS4-2