9
QuizMultiple Choice

Methods of Classification — Quiz

Question 9 • TPS EdX Biology

Which evidence did Carl Linnaeus use to classify organisms?

Answer
A
physical characteristics
B
evolutionary history
C
physical characteristics, genetics, and evolutionary history
D
physical characteristics and evolutionary history

Explanation

Carl Linnaeus classified organisms mainly by comparing their observable physical characteristics, such as their structure and form. Genetics and evolutionary history were not part of his classification system; those ideas developed later. Therefore, the correct choice is physical characteristics.

AI-written and checked against the verified answer.

Previous
Next