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Multiple choice zoology why classification? nomenclature in classification introduction to plant kingdom history of classification nomenclature of animals

Botanical name of potato is

  1. Solanum tuberosum

  2. Manihot esculenta

  3. Malus pumila

  4. Piper nigrum
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

The potato is a starchy, tuberous crop from the perennial nightshade Solanum tuberosum L. The word "potato" may refer either to the plant itself or the edible tuber. Thus, the correct answer is option A.

Multiple choice zoology why classification? nomenclature in classification introduction to plant kingdom history of classification nomenclature of animals

The branch of biology dealing with classification is known as

  1. Physiology

  2. Taxonomy

  3. Paleontology

  4. Mycology
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

Taxonomy (biology), a branch of science that encompasses the description, identification, nomenclature, and classification of organisms.

Physiology is the scientific study of normal function in living systems.
Paleontology is the study of fossils.
Mycology is the branch of biology concerned with the study of fungi.
Therefore, the correct answer is option B.

Multiple choice zoology why classification? nomenclature in classification introduction to plant kingdom history of classification nomenclature of animals

A scientific name contains information about its

  1. Family and species

  2. Genus and species

  3. Phylum and order

  4. Class and family
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation
A scientific name contains information about its genus and species.
The scientific name of an organism is used to identify it anywhere in the world. Under binomial system of nomenclature, each organism has scientific name consisting of two parts. First part is genus and second part is the species. For example- the scientific name of mango is Mangifera indica, scientific name of house fly is Musca domestica.
Multiple choice zoology why classification? nomenclature in classification introduction to plant kingdom history of classification nomenclature of animals

In binomial nomenclature, the first name refers to

  1. Order

  2. Class

  3. Genus

  4. Species
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C Correct answer
Explanation

In binomial nomenclature, the first name refers to the genus. The second part is a species name.

The first part of the binomial, the genus name, is always written with an initial capital letter. In current usage, the second part is never written with an initial capital.

Multiple choice zoology why classification? nomenclature in classification introduction to plant kingdom history of classification nomenclature of animals

A binomial scientific name contains 

  1. Names of genera and family

  2. Names of genera and species

  3. Names of species and class

  4. Names of class and kingdom
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

Binomial nomenclature is the formal naming system for living things that all scientists use. It gives every species a two-part scientific name. For example, a ladybug found in the United States goes by the fancy name of Harmonia axyridis. The first part of a scientific name, like Harmonia, is called the genus. A genus is typically the name for a small group of closely related organisms. The second part of a scientific name, axyridis in this example, is the specific epithet. It is used to identify a particular species as separate from others belonging to the same genus. Together, the genus plus the specific epithet is the full scientific name for an organism. 

Therefore, the correct answer is option B.

Multiple choice zoology why classification? nomenclature in classification introduction to plant kingdom history of classification nomenclature of animals

Naming and classification of organisms is known as 

  1. Taxonomy

  2. Cardiology

  3. Neurology

  4. Sociology
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

Cardiology is the branch of medicine that deals with diseases and abnormalities of the heart. 

Neurology is a branch of medicine dealing with disorders of the nervous system. 
Sociology is the scientific study of social behaviour or society, including its origins, development, organization, networks and institutions. 
Taxonomy (biology), a branch of science that encompasses the description, identification, nomenclature and classification of organisms. 

Multiple choice zoology why classification? nomenclature in classification introduction to plant kingdom history of classification nomenclature of animals

Binomial nomenclature means indication of the name of an organism's 

  1. Order and family

  2. Family and genus

  3. Genus and species

  4. Species and variety
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation
  • Binomial Nomenclature is the system of providing organisms with appropriate and distinct names consisting of two words, first generic and second specific
  • The generic word is also called genus and acts like a noun and its first letter is written in the capital form
  • The specific epithet represents the species. It is like an adjective and its first letter is written in a small form
  • So the correct option is 'genus and species'.
Multiple choice zoology why classification? nomenclature in classification introduction to plant kingdom history of classification nomenclature of animals

The scientific name for lion is ........

  1. Panthera tigris

  2. Panthera leo

  3. Panthera pardus

  4. Panthera lion
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

According to binomial nomenclature system, every individual is given a scientific name which includes two terms genus and species.
Lion belongs to Genus Panthera and species Leo.

So, the correct answer is 'Panthera leo'.

Multiple choice zoology why classification? nomenclature in classification introduction to plant kingdom history of classification nomenclature of animals

Which of the following biologists is responsible for the binomial system for naming organisms that we use today?

  1. Carolus Linnaeus

  2. Whittaker

  3. Theophrastus

  4. Aristotle
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

Carolus Linnaeus proposed the binomial nomenclature. The purpose of binomial nomenclature was to provide universal identification to the living organism. The system of nomenclature in which two terms are used to denote a species of living organism, the first one indicating the genus and the second the specific epithet is known as binomial nomenclature.

R.H Whittaker gave five kingdom classification which classified the living organism into Monera, Protista, Fungi, Plantae and Animalia.
Theophrastus is known as the father of botany.
Aristotle is known as the father of zoology.
So, the correct answer is option A.