Classification

Who is known for creating the system of binomial nomenclature?

• Louis Pasteur

• Charles Darwin

• Carolus Linnaeus

• Gregor Mendel

Why can common names of organisms be misleading?

• They can imply incorrect characteristics.

• They are difficult to remember.

• They are not used worldwide.

• They are too long.

What modern tool is used to analyze and show relatedness among organisms?

• Microscopes

• Physical features

• DNA analysis

• Fossil records

Which taxonomic level is the broadest?

• Class

• Domain

• Phylum

• Kingdom

How many kingdoms are currently recognized within the domain Eukarya?

• Two

• Four

• Six

• Eight