Introduction to Classification Answers
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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.2
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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.3
Which best matches the modern classification system?
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three domains and six kingdomsB
six domains and five kingdomsC
six domains and three kingdomsD
five domains and six kingdoms4
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.5
The science of classifying and naming organisms based on their different characteristics is called .
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This table shows how the number of kingdoms has changed with each major scientist.
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2B
3C
5D
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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.8
Which scientist created the most modern classification hierarchy that we use today?
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AristotleB
LinnaeusC
WoeseD
Whittaker9
FungiMoneransBacteriaAlgae
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FungiB
MoneransC
BacteriaD
Algae10
How many kingdoms are in the modern system of classification?
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2B
6C
8D
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