1. What is the primary focus of taxonomy?
a) Identifying species
b) Naming organisms
c) Classifying living organisms
d) Studying ecological relationships
2. The process of assigning a scientific name to an organism is known as:
a) Taxonomy
b) Classification
c) Nomenclature
d) Identification
3. Which term describes the variety and number of organisms on Earth?
a) Ecosystem diversity
b) Genetic diversity
c) Species diversity
d) Biodiversity
4. Why do scientists use binomial nomenclature?
a) To confuse non-scientists
b) To give organisms long names
c) To ensure uniqueness and standardization
d) To indicate an organism’s local name
5. The two components of a scientific name are the:
a) Common name and specific epithet
b) Genus name and common name
c) Generic name and species name
d) Common name and variety name
6. What does the term “taxon” refer to in the context of biology?
a) A specific epithet
b) A level of classification
c) A scientific name
d) A type of habitat
7. Which of the following is NOT a principle of biological nomenclature?
a) Names are in Latin
b)Generic name starts with a small letter
c) Specific epithet starts with a small letter
d) Both words are italicized when handwritten
8. What is the purpose of classification in biology?
a) To group organisms based on their size
b) To organize organisms for easier observation and studies
c) To identify local names of organisms
d) To group organisms based on their characteristics and relationships
9. Systematics is a branch of biology that focuses on:
a) Naming organisms
b) Identifying fossils
c) Studying evolutionary relationships
d) Analyzing ecological interactions
10. The term “systema” in Latin refers to:
a) The systematic arrangement of organisms
b) The process of classifying animals
c) The study of ecosystems
d) The naming of species
11. What is the relationship between “taxa” and “taxonomy”?
a) Taxa are the subcategories of taxonomy
b) Taxa are the scientific names of organisms
c) Taxa are the study of relationships among organisms
d) Taxa are the levels of classification in taxonomy
12. Which aspect is NOT considered in modern taxonomic studies?
a) External and internal structure
b) Cellular processes
c) Habitat preferences
d) Evolutionary relationships
13. “Systema Naturae” was written by:
a) Charles Robert Darwin
b) Ernst Mayr
c) Carolus Linnaeus
d) Aristotle
14. What does the term “biodiversity” encompass?
a) The variety of ecosystems on Earth
b) The range of species found in a specific area
c) The genetic diversity within a species
d) All of the above
15. Which term best describes placing organisms into specific groups based on their observable features?
a) Evolution
b) Nomenclature
c) Taxonomy
d) Ecosystem
16. How do scientific names contribute to global communication in biology?
a) They provide local names for organisms.
b) They standardize the naming of organisms.
c) They reflect the habitat of the organism.
d) They highlight the common features of organisms.
17. What is the relationship between “systematics” and “taxonomy”?
a) Systematics focuses on nomenclature, while taxonomy focuses on relationships.
b) Systematics is a subcategory of taxonomy.
c) Taxonomy focuses on the classification, while systematics focuses on their evolutionary relationships.
d) Systematics includes identification and classification, while taxonomy involves studying evolutionary relationships.
18. What is the “specific epithet” in binomial nomenclature?
a) The genus name of the organism
b) The common name of the organism
c) The second component of the scientific name
d) The local name of the organism
19. What is the role of taxonomy in understanding living organisms?
a) To assign common names to all organisms
b) To identify the purpose of each organism
c) To organize and classify organisms based on shared characteristics
d) To create new species through genetic manipulation
20. Which Organization set the principles and criteria for biological nomenclature?
a) International Council of Botanical Nomenclature
b) International Code for Botanical Nomenclature
c) International Code for Biologcal Nomenclature
d) International Council of Biological Nomenclature