Taxonomy and Classification Quiz

Why is a unified classification system important in taxonomy?

• To allow scientists worldwide to communicate about the same species

• To classify only plants and animals

• To ensure organisms are named after famous scientists

• To make sure all organisms have the same common name

What is the correct way to write the scientific name of an organism?

• Only the species name is capitalized

• Genus name is capitalized and species name is lowercase

• Both genus and species names are capitalized

• Both genus and species names are lowercase

What is the term for the two-name system used in scientific naming?

• Polynomial nomenclature

• Binomial nomenclature

• Trinomial nomenclature

• Monomial nomenclature

Which of the following is NOT one of the seven categories in the Linnaean system?

• Phylum

• Order

• Domain

• Kingdom

What is the largest category in the modern classification system?

• Domain

• Phylum

• Class

• Kingdom

Which domain includes organisms that are known as extremophiles?

• Bacteria

• Protista

• Eukarya

• Archaea

Which domain do humans belong to?

• Bacteria

• Protista

• Archaea

• Eukarya

Which kingdom is known for having organisms with cell walls made of chitin?

• Plantae

• Animalia

• Fungi

• Protista

Which kingdom includes organisms that are primarily autotrophic and have cell walls made of cellulose?

• Animalia

• Fungi

• Protista

• Plantae

Which kingdom is considered a 'catchall' for organisms that don't fit into other categories?

• Plantae

• Animalia

• Fungi

• Protista