Classification System

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  • 1. 

    The largest subgroup in a kingdom is called an

    • A.

      Class

    • B.

      Genus

    • C.

      Order

    • D.

      Phylum

    • E.

      None above

    Correct Answer
    B. Genus
  • 2. 

    Species that are closey related, such as a dog and a wolf, are classified in the same                ,which is called canis. 

    • A.

      Class

    • B.

      Family

    • C.

      Phylum

    • D.

      Genus

    • E.

      All above

    Correct Answer
    D. Genus
  • 3. 

    Which statement best describes the animal kingdom?

    • A.

      All members are multicellular and have nuclei in their cell.

    • B.

      Most members are multicellular and have nuclei in their cell.

    • C.

      All members are multicellular and their cells lack a nucleus

    • D.

      Most members are multicellular and their cells lack a nucleus

    Correct Answer
    A. All members are multicellular and have nuclei in their cell.
  • 4. 

    In a scientific name, such as Canis lupus, the first part of the name is the             and the second part is the             .

    • A.

      Genus, species

    • B.

      Species, genus

    • C.

      Kingdom, phylum

    • D.

      Family, genus

    Correct Answer
    A. Genus, species
  • 5. 

    Which of the following is a reason for using scientific names?

    • A.

      Common names are more difficult to remember

    • B.

      Scientific names are easier to remeber.

    • C.

      Common names can be confusing or misleading.

    • D.

      Using scientific names makes you seem more intelligent.

    Correct Answer
    C. Common names can be confusing or misleading.
  • 6. 

    Organisms in the same class are also in the same          .

    • A.

      Species

    • B.

      Order

    • C.

      Phylum

    • D.

      Family

    Correct Answer
    C. Phylum
  • 7. 

    Which kingdom includes organisms that are unicellular and lack a nucleus?

    • A.

      Protist

    • B.

      Bacteria ( monra )

    • C.

      Fungi

    • D.

      Animal

    Correct Answer
    B. Bacteria ( monra )
  • 8. 

    Which kingdom includes organisms that are multicellular and autotrohs?

    • A.

      Bacteria

    • B.

      Plant

    • C.

      Fungi

    • D.

      Protist

    Correct Answer
    B. Plant
  • 9. 

    Which subdivision is more specific than a family?

    • A.

      Class

    • B.

      Order

    • C.

      Genus

    • D.

      Phylum

    Correct Answer
    C. Genus
  • 10. 

    What are the levels of classification smallest to largest? ( hint the are 7)

    • A.

      Kingdom, phylum, class, order, family, genus, species

    • B.

      Species, genus, family, order, class, phylum, kingdom

    • C.

      Genus, family,kingdom, order, species, phylum, class

    Correct Answer
    B. Species, genus, family, order, class, phylum, kingdom

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  • Jul 30, 2011
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