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AssignmentMultiple Choice

Methods of Classification

Question 2 • FL-2000315-Biology 1 CR

Why do scientists classify organisms?

Answer
A
to more easily sequence their genetic material
B
to create scientific names that only scientists can learn
C
to have common names that everyone can remember
D
to organize them and speak about them accurately

Explanation

Scientists classify organisms to organize the huge diversity of life into groups based on shared traits. This system also helps people communicate accurately about particular organisms, even when common names vary between places and languages. So the correct choice is “to organize them and speak about them accurately.”

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