Biology Test - Taxonomy: Key to Organization
The classification of species by morphology involves:
- colors - shape - structure - physical traits
Give the taxa for the kingdom "Plantae" from general to specific.
1. kingdom 2. division 3. class 4. order 5. family 6. genus 7. species
The currently used binomial nomenclature was developed by ______________
Linnaeus
When a system of classification is based on observation of a predetermined set of factors, it is called:
an artificial system
Two named system that includes Genus and species -
binomial nomenclature
Systems of taxonomy have been established according to the notion of:
common ancestry and similarities of different species
The biblical concepts concerning creation:
conform to established scientific laws
The name given to the fifth taxon =
family
Linnaeus =
fixity of species
The science of heredity (inheritance) =
genetics
The science of heredity =
genetics
A sorting device that is useful in classifying by observation is a:
key
A group of organisms that are capable of reproducing more of that group =
kind
Group of organisms with similar characteristics =
kind
The largest taxon =
kingdom
One of the needs of today's taxonomy is:
more information
The taxon "species" may be defined by the following two concepts: reproductive isolation and _________________
morphology
Which of the two methods for determining the species taxon would involve greater subjectivity?
morphology
In binomial nomenclature, the genus functions as a(n) _________, and the species functions as a(n) _______________
noun, adjective
A division is always associated with:
plants
A group of organisms living in an area =
population
All organisms of a kind in an area =
population
The common name of a bird species =
sparrow
Defined according to reproductive isolation and morphology =
species
Interpretations based upon emotions or opinion are considered:
subjective
Kingdom, phylum, class, order, family, genus, and species =
taxa
The science of classification =
taxaonomy
The science of classification =
taxonomy
The first use of using two words as a scientific name:
was introduced during the Renaissance
A kingdom may be subdivided into only one Phylum. True or False?
False
One of the main problems of finding a better system of taxonomy is the shortage of kinds of plants and animals to identify. True or False?
False
Taxonomy is a rigorous, objective science. True or False?
False
A system of evolutionary taxonomy is structured on the premise of "no plan, purpose or design" regarding the development of organisms. True or False?
True
All living things depend upon a genetic code for reproduction. True or False?
True
An example of parallel choices in a key is "A. flower color is red; AA. flower color is blue." True or False?
True
Aristotle classified animals into those with red blood and those with nonred blood. True or False?
True
In ancient times people classified plants and animals by use. True or False?
True
Objective evidence is available to "weigh" the pros and cons of origin models. True or False?
True
Plants are living organisms. True or False?
True
The created "kinds" like "species" is not easy to define. True or False?
True
A good example of an artificial system of classification is:
a dictionary
Taxonomy is:
a very old science
