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Methods of Classification — Quiz

Question 5 • TPS EdX Biology

Which identifies the main purpose of biological taxonomy?

Answer
A
use a systematic method to name, organize, and show relationships among species
B
classify organisms by using common names for easy identification of species by scientists
C
create phylogenetic trees that organize species based only on physical characteristics
D
create common names that can be applied to multiple organisms found in different regions

Explanation

Biological taxonomy provides a systematic way to name and organize organisms and to show how they are related. Choice A describes all three purposes. Common names, as in B and D, can vary between regions and are not the basis of scientific taxonomy; phylogenetic relationships are not determined only by physical traits, as C claims.

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