1.

A hierarchical classification system

a. moves from broad similarities to precise classification groups
b. moves from precise similarities to broad classification groups
c. identifies organisms based on their physical appearance
d. classifies organisms based on their genomic makeup
2. A species
a. is a group of closely related organisms that can be divided into smaller
groups
b. is a group of loosely related organisms that can be divided into smaller
groups
c. is a group of closely related organisms that can interbreed, and cannot be
divided into smaller groups
d. is a group of closely related organisms that cannot interbreed, and cannot
be divided into smaller groups
1. The science of organizing and naming organisms based on their characteristics is
called
a. classification
b. phylogeny
c. taxonomy
d. organization
2. The first part of an organisms scientific name is its
a. kingdom
b. phylum
c. genus
d. species
3. What is the distinction between organisms in a kingdom and those in the phyla
that belong to it?
a. Organisms in the kingdom have more characteristics in common with one
another
b. Organisms in each phylum have more in common with one another
c. Organisms in the different phyla are very different from one another
d. Organisms in the phyla are different organisms that those in the kingdoms