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How did Linnaeus improve the classification of organisms?
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He created a way of naming organisms based on genus and species.B
He began grouping animals based on the places they live.C
He suggested a third domain to classify new types of organisms.D
He introduced a new kingdom to include different kinds of bacteria.3
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Why is it important to classify living organisms?
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The DNA of organisms may be more easily analyzed.B
Organisms may survive longer if they are classified.C
Scientists may study and discuss organisms more easily.D
Classifying is needed before scientists may make observations.4
How many groups did Aristotle use to divide all of the organisms in the world?
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1B
2C
3D
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Which scientist created the most modern classification hierarchy that we use today?
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AristotleB
LinnaeusC
WoeseD
Whittaker6
Julio is studying the bald eagle, which has a binomial name of Haliaeetus leucocephalus. Using the modern system of classification, which statements can Julio make about the eagles?
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The kingdom is Animals.The genus is leucocephalus.The species is Haliaeetus.B
The domain is Animals.The genus is leucocephalus.The species is Haliaeetus.C
The kingdom is Animals.The genus is Haliaeetus.The species is leucocephalus.D
The domain is Animals.The genus is Haliaeetus.The species is leucocephalus.7
A student drew this diagram of Woese’s modern system of classification.
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The top level is missing.B
The class and order levels are switched.C
The bottom level is missing.D
The kingdom and family levels are switched.8
FungiMoneransBacteriaAlgae
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FungiB
MoneransC
BacteriaD
Algae9
Which statement best summarizes how classification systems have changed over time?
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Classification systems have become simpler to allow for all the discoveries made about organisms.B
Classification systems have become more complex to allow for all the discoveries made about organisms.C
Classification systems have become simpler to match the increased population sizes of organisms.D
Classification systems have the become more complex to match the increased population sizes of organisms.10
How many kingdoms are in the modern system of classification?
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2B
6C
8D
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