#1
Which kingdom do humans belong to?
Animalia
ExplanationHumans belong to the Animalia kingdom.
#2
Who is known as the 'Father of Taxonomy'?
Carolus Linnaeus
ExplanationCarolus Linnaeus is known as the 'Father of Taxonomy.'
#3
Who proposed the binomial nomenclature system for naming organisms?
Carolus Linnaeus
ExplanationCarolus Linnaeus proposed the binomial nomenclature system for naming organisms.
#4
Which of the following is a correct representation of the scientific name for humans?
Homo sapiens
ExplanationThe scientific name for humans is Homo sapiens.
#5
What is the term for a group of organisms that can interbreed and produce fertile offspring?
Species
ExplanationSpecies is the term for a group of organisms that can interbreed and produce fertile offspring.
#6
Which scientist proposed the theory of evolution by natural selection?
Charles Darwin
ExplanationCharles Darwin proposed the theory of evolution by natural selection.
#7
What is the study of evolutionary relationships among organisms called?
Phylogeny
ExplanationThe study of evolutionary relationships among organisms is called Phylogeny.
#8
Which of the following is a characteristic of the domain Archaea?
They are commonly found in extreme environments
ExplanationArchaea are commonly found in extreme environments.
#9
What is the correct hierarchy in biological classification from broadest to most specific?
Kingdom, Phylum, Class, Order, Family, Genus, Species
ExplanationThe correct hierarchy in biological classification is Kingdom, Phylum, Class, Order, Family, Genus, Species.
#10
Which of the following is a characteristic of the domain Eukarya?
They include organisms with membrane-bound organelles
ExplanationThe domain Eukarya includes organisms with membrane-bound organelles.
#11
Which of the following is not a domain in the current classification system?
Protista
ExplanationProtista is not a domain in the current classification system.
#12
Which of the following is an example of convergent evolution?
The wings of bats and birds
ExplanationThe wings of bats and birds are an example of convergent evolution.
#13
What is the term for the process by which two species evolve in response to changes in each other over time?
Co-evolution
ExplanationThe term for the process by which two species evolve in response to changes in each other over time is Co-evolution.
#14
Which scientist proposed the concept of the three-domain system?
Carl Woese
ExplanationCarl Woese proposed the concept of the three-domain system.
#15
Which of the following is not a characteristic of viruses?
They have a cellular structure
ExplanationViruses do not have a cellular structure.