Phylogeny

What is taxonomy in biology?

• The study of plants

• The field of biology that classifies organisms

• The study of animal behavior

• The study of cells

All life is divided into how many domains?

• 2

• 3

• 4

• 5

Fill in the blank: The classification hierarchy in biology from broadest to most specific is Domain, Kingdom, Phylum, Class, Order, Family, Genus, _______.

• Species

• Division

• Variety

• Breed

Eukarya are prokaryotes.

• True

• False

Which domain includes prokaryotes that live in extreme environments?

• Eubacteria

• Archaebacteria

• Eukarya

• Protista

Who is known as the 'Father of Taxonomy'?

• Carolus Linnaeus

• Charles Darwin

• Gregor Mendel

• Aristotle

What is binomial nomenclature?

• A) A one-name naming system

• B) A two-name naming system

• C) A three-name naming system

• D) A four-name naming system

In binomial nomenclature, which part of the name is capitalized?

• Genus

• Species

• Both

• Neither

In binomial nomenclature, which part of the name is not capitalized?

• Genus

• Species

• Both

• Neither

What is phylogeny?

• The study of animal behavior

• The evolutionary history of a species

• The classification of plants

• The process of photosynthesis