A Fun Binomial Nomenclature Quiz

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    The study of the classification of organisms is called what?

    • Genetics
    • Taxonomy
    • Morphology
    • Anatomy
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Are you ready for a super fun and informative binomial nomenclature quiz? In taxonomy, binomial nomenclature is the formal system of correctly naming the species. It comprises two parts; the first denotes the genus, and the second the specific epithet. It's the universal way to name and identify plant and animal species correctly. Do you know enough about them? Why not give this quiz a try and test your knowledge? We are sure it'll be super fun! Keep learning and have fun! Don't forget to share if you like the quiz! Good Luck!

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  • 2. 

    Who proposed the binomial nomenclature of living organisms? 

    • Charles Darwin

    • Carl Linnaeus

    • Thomas Hunt Morgan

    • Louis Pasteur

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  • 3. 

    In taxonomy, What is the smallest identifying group into which living things are classified?

    • Species

    • Genus

    • Phylum

    • Class

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  • 4. 

    Which of the following levels of classification are used in Binomial Nomenclature?

    • Kingdom and Genus

    • Family and Genus

    • Domain and species

    • Genus and Species

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  • 5. 

    What are the three domains used in the classification of organisms?

    • Archea, Eukaryota, Bacteria

    • Plants, animals and viruses

    • Autotrophic, Heterotrophic, Both

    • Marine life, Land life, or Both

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  • 6. 

    Which taxonomical group has the largest amount of organisms grouped together?

    • Domain

    • Phylum

    • Genus

    • Species

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  • 7. 

    In what language is Binomial nomenclature written? 

    • German

    • Spanish

    • French

    • Latin

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  • 8. 

    For two organisms to be in the same phylum, they must also be in the same what? 

    • Kingdom

    • Species

    • Family

    • Class

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  • 9. 

    When was Binomial nomenclature proposed? 

    • 1740

    • 1753

    • 1780

    • 1887

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  • 10. 

    Which of the following is the correct way of writing the scientific name for a human?

    • Homo sapien

    • Homosapien

    • Homo Sapien

    • Homo sapien

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