#1
Who developed the biological species concept?
Charles Darwin
Gregor Mendel
Ernst Mayr
Linnaeus
#2
What is the primary criterion for defining species in the morphological species concept?
Genetic compatibility
Physical appearance
Ecological niche
Geographical distribution
#3
Which scientist is known as the father of modern taxonomy?
Charles Darwin
Gregor Mendel
Ernst Mayr
Linnaeus
#4
In taxonomy, what does the term 'binomial nomenclature' refer to?
Naming species using two words
Naming species using three words
Naming species using multiple words
Naming species using one word
#5
What is a taxon in biological classification?
A group of individuals that can interbreed
A category at any level of biological classification
A specific ecological niche
An extinct species
#6
Which biological species concept defines a species based on the ability to interbreed and produce fertile offspring?
Phylogenetic species concept
Morphological species concept
Ecological species concept
Biological species concept
#7
Which species concept emphasizes shared evolutionary history and common ancestry?
Morphological species concept
Biological species concept
Phylogenetic species concept
Ecological species concept
#8
In the phylogenetic species concept, how are species defined?
Based on physical appearance
By shared evolutionary history and common ancestry
By ability to interbreed
By ecological roles
#9
What is the Linnaean system of classification primarily based on?
Genetic compatibility
Physical appearance
Ecological roles
Geographical distribution
#10
What is the purpose of a cladogram in phylogenetics?
To depict physical appearance of species
To illustrate ecological roles
To show genetic compatibility
To represent evolutionary relationships
#11
Which species concept considers the ecological roles and adaptations of organisms in defining species boundaries?
Phylogenetic species concept
Biological species concept
Morphological species concept
Ecological species concept
#12
What is the primary focus of the ecological species concept?
Genetic compatibility
Physical appearance
Ecological roles and adaptations
Geographical distribution
#13
Which concept of species classification is most influenced by molecular data and genetic relationships?
Morphological species concept
Phylogenetic species concept
Biological species concept
Ecological species concept
#14
What is convergent evolution in the context of biological classification?
Evolution of similar traits in unrelated species due to similar environments
Evolution of different traits in related species due to different environments
Evolution of similar traits in related species due to shared ancestry
Evolution of different traits in unrelated species due to shared ancestry
#15
What is the purpose of a molecular clock in molecular systematics?
To measure the age of a species
To estimate the rate of evolutionary change
To identify the geographical distribution of a species
To determine the ecological roles of a species