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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.
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The kingdom and family levels are switched.
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What is one reason scientists have developed a system to classify organisms?

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Classification allows for organisms to interbreed and change.
B
A system was needed to better track genetic changes in an organism.
C
Classification allows for better identification of new organisms.
D
A system was needed to see microscopic organisms with more detail.
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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.
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How did Robert Whittaker change classification?

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He created an organizational hierarchy.
B
He classified organisms as plants or animals.
C
He added the Phylum and Family levels.
D
He reorganized life into five kingdoms.
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FungiMoneransBacteriaAlgae

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Fungi
B
Monerans
C
Bacteria
D
Algae
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The science of classifying and naming organisms based on their different characteristics is called .

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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.
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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.
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The domain is Animals.The genus is Haliaeetus.The species is leucocephalus.
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Which scientist created the most modern classification hierarchy that we use today?

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Aristotle
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Linnaeus
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Woese
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Whittaker
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How many groups did Aristotle use to divide all of the organisms in the world?

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1
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2
C
3
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