Classification and Taxonomy

What are the two levels of classification used in scientific names?

• Family genus

• Genus species

• Order class

• Species kingdom

What do we call a group of organisms that look alike and can reproduce among themselves?

• Genus

• Species

• Family

• Order

What is the purpose of taxonomy in biology?

• To organize and categorize living organisms based on their similarities and differences.

• To study the behavior of organisms in their natural habitat.

• To analyze the genetic makeup of organisms.

• To classify organisms based on their geographical location.

What is the difference between a genus and a species in biological classification?

• A genus is a group of related species, while a species is the most specific level of classification.

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

• A genus is a broader category that includes multiple species, while a species is a type of genus.

• A genus is a classification of plants, while a species is a classification of animals.

What is the Kingdom that includes unicellular organisms that can be plant-like, animal-like, or fungus-like?

• Kingdom Fungi

• Kingdom Animalia

• Kingdom Plantae

• Kingdom Protista

What is the classification level that comes after Kingdom and before Class?

• Class

• Order

• Phylum

• Family

What is made up of several different classes in the biological classification system?

• Kingdom

• Phylum

• Order

• Species

What is the primary characteristic of organisms in the Kingdom Fungi?

• They are mostly unicellular and produce their own food.

• They are mostly multicellular and absorb nutrients from their environment.

• They are primarily aquatic and photosynthetic.

• They are exclusively terrestrial and rely on other organisms for nutrients.

What is the term for a group of related species?

• Species

• Genus

• Family

• Order

Which Kingdom includes multicellular, photosynthetic autotrophs that can reproduce sexually or asexually?

• Fungi

• Animalia

• Plantae

• Protista