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Biological Classification and Anatomy Quiz

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Which taxonomic rank is higher: genus or species?

Genus

Explanation

Genus is a higher taxonomic rank than species.

What is the study of the internal structures of organisms called?

Anatomy

Explanation

Anatomy is the study of internal structures of organisms.

Which taxonomic rank is lower: order or family?

Family

Explanation

Family is a lower taxonomic rank than order.

Which tissue type is responsible for transmitting electrical signals in the body?

Nervous tissue

Explanation

Nervous tissue transmits electrical signals in the body.

Which taxonomic rank is broader: class or order?

Class

Explanation

Class is a broader taxonomic rank than order.

Which of the following is not a characteristic of prokaryotic cells?

Nucleus

Explanation

Prokaryotic cells lack a nucleus.

Which taxonomic kingdom includes organisms that lack a true nucleus?

Monera

Explanation

Monera includes organisms lacking a true nucleus.

Which of the following is a characteristic of eukaryotic cells?

Membrane-bound organelles

Explanation

Eukaryotic cells have membrane-bound organelles.

Which taxonomic kingdom includes multicellular organisms with cell walls made of chitin?

Fungi

Explanation

Fungi have cell walls made of chitin.

#10

Which organelle is responsible for protein synthesis?

Ribosome

Explanation

Ribosome is responsible for protein synthesis.

#11

Which anatomical structure is responsible for the exchange of gases in humans?

Alveoli

Explanation

Alveoli are responsible for gas exchange in humans.

#12

Which anatomical structure regulates blood pressure and filtration in the kidneys?

Glomerulus

Explanation

Glomerulus regulates blood pressure and filtration in the kidneys.

#13

Which anatomical structure is responsible for producing insulin in the human body?

Pancreas

Explanation

Pancreas produces insulin in the human body.

#14

Which anatomical structure is responsible for the production of red blood cells in adults?

Bone marrow

Explanation

Bone marrow produces red blood cells in adults.

#15

Which anatomical structure is responsible for the production of bile?

Liver

Explanation

Liver is responsible for bile production.

Biological Classification and Anatomy Quiz

Which taxonomic rank is higher: genus or species?

What is the study of the internal structures of organisms called?

Which taxonomic rank is lower: order or family?

Which tissue type is responsible for transmitting electrical signals in the body?

Which taxonomic rank is broader: class or order?

Which of the following is not a characteristic of prokaryotic cells?

Which taxonomic kingdom includes organisms that lack a true nucleus?

Which of the following is a characteristic of eukaryotic cells?

Which taxonomic kingdom includes multicellular organisms with cell walls made of chitin?

Which organelle is responsible for protein synthesis?

Which anatomical structure is responsible for the exchange of gases in humans?

Which anatomical structure regulates blood pressure and filtration in the kidneys?

Which anatomical structure is responsible for producing insulin in the human body?

Which anatomical structure is responsible for the production of red blood cells in adults?

Which anatomical structure is responsible for the production of bile?

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