inteligencia A. taxo Flashcards
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What is taxonomy?
Taxonomy is the science of classification of living organisms.
What are the main ranks in the taxonomic hierarchy?
The main ranks are Domain, Kingdom, Phylum, Class, Order, Family, Genus, and Species.
True or False: The species is the most specific level of classification.
True
Fill in the blank: The two-part naming system for species is known as __________.
binomial nomenclature
What is the highest taxonomic rank?
Domain
Which taxonomic rank comes after Family?
Genus
What is a synonym for the term ‘phylogeny’?
Evolutionary history
Multiple Choice: Which of the following is not a taxonomic rank? A) Class B) Species C) Organism D) Kingdom
C) Organism
What is the purpose of taxonomy?
To organize and categorize living organisms based on shared characteristics.
True or False: Taxonomy only includes animals.
False
What is the scientific name for humans?
Homo sapiens
Fill in the blank: The study of the evolutionary relationships among biological entities is known as __________.
systematics
What is a taxon?
A taxon is a group of one or more populations of an organism or organisms.
Multiple Choice: Which kingdom includes multicellular photosynthetic organisms? A) Animalia B) Fungi C) Plantae D) Protista
C) Plantae
What is the difference between a genus and a species?
A genus is a group of closely related species, while a species is the basic unit of classification.
True or False: All organisms within a genus share similar characteristics.
True
What is the role of a taxonomist?
A taxonomist is a scientist who classifies and names organisms.
Fill in the blank: The taxonomic rank just below Domain is __________.
Kingdom
What is cladistics?
Cladistics is a method of classifying species based on common ancestry.
Multiple Choice: Which of the following is a characteristic of the Kingdom Fungi? A) Photosynthetic B) Multicellular C) Heterotrophic D) Prokaryotic
C) Heterotrophic
What does the term ‘binomial nomenclature’ refer to?
The two-part naming system for species, consisting of the genus name and the species identifier.
True or False: The classification of organisms can change over time.
True
What are the two domains that include prokaryotic organisms?
Bacteria and Archaea
Fill in the blank: The taxonomic group that includes organisms capable of photosynthesis is called __________.
Plantae
What is the significance of the International Code of Nomenclature?
It provides rules and guidelines for naming organisms.
Multiple Choice: Which taxonomic rank is used to group organisms that share a common ancestor? A) Order B) Family C) Class D) All of the above
D) All of the above
What is the primary criterion used in taxonomy to classify organisms?
Shared characteristics and genetic similarities.
