Question 1
What term refers to a person who identifies and classifies organisms?
a
agronomist
b
taxidermist
c
nameologist
d
taxonomist
Question 2
The modern classification system is based on
a
putting organisms into categories based on where they live.
b
putting organisms into categories based on how they reproduce.
c
putting organisms into categories based on similar characteristics.
d
putting organisms into categories based on the type of food they eat.
Question 3
Which sequence is in the correct order from the least specific to the most specific?
a
Domain→Kingdom → Genus → Family → Phylum → Class → Order → Species
b
Kingdom → Family → Genus → Phylum → Domain→ Order → Species → Class
c
Species→Kingdom → Phylum → Class → Family → Order → Genus → Domain
d
Domain→Kingdom → Phylum → Class → Order → Family → Genus → Species
Question 4
Imagine you are a systematist who has discovered an unfamiliar animal. Which of the following observations about the animal will best help you find its taxonomic classification?
a
The animal was found near a herd of deer.
b
The animal has an unpleasant temperament.
c
The animal has sharp, pointed teeth.
d
The animal bit you.
Question 5
Of the six kingdoms now recognized,
a
four are plants, and two are animals.
b
four are bacteria, and two are eukarya.
c
two are prokaryotes, and four are eukaryotes.
d
two are eukaryotes, and four are prokaryotes.
d
two are eukaryotes, and four are prokaryotes.
can you answer all the questions.
Sure! Here are the answers to all the questions:
Question 1: What term refers to a person who identifies and classifies organisms?
Answer: d) taxonomist
Question 2: The modern classification system is based on:
Answer: c) putting organisms into categories based on similar characteristics
Question 3: Which sequence is in the correct order from the least specific to the most specific?
Answer: a) Domain→Kingdom → Genus → Family → Phylum → Class → Order → Species
Question 4: Imagine you are a systematist who has discovered an unfamiliar animal. Which of the following observations about the animal will best help you find its taxonomic classification?
Answer: c) The animal has sharp, pointed teeth.
Question 5: Of the six kingdoms now recognized:
Answer: d) two are eukaryotes, and four are prokaryotes.