Classification of Living Organisms Quiz

Humans belong to the kingdom Animalia.

The domain Eukarya includes organisms with a distinct nucleus in their cells.

'Homo' in the scientific name Homo sapiens represents the genus.

Amoeba is an example of a eukaryotic organism.

The domain Archaea includes organisms often found in extreme environments such as hot springs and deep-sea vents.

The main criterion for classifying organisms into different kingdoms is cell type.

Carl Linnaeus is often referred to as the 'Father of Taxonomy.'

Order is the taxonomic rank immediately below family and above genus.

Species is the term for a group of organisms capable of interbreeding and producing fertile offspring.

Archaea is characterized by extremophiles.

Binomial nomenclature refers to a two-part scientific name for species.

In the classification system, phylum is more inclusive than a class.

The primary basis for the modern classification of organisms is genetic information.

Escherichia coli (E. coli) is an example of a prokaryotic organism.

The primary function of the ICN is to regulate the naming of plants.

The correct order of hierarchical classification is Kingdom, Phylum, Class, Order, Family, Genus, Species.

Carl Woese proposed the three-domain system of classification.