Methods of Classification
questions and answers 2025-
2026
Which type of evidence is least likely to result in changes
to a phylogenetic tree?
A. DNA sequencing
B. fossil record
C. discovery of new species
D. physical characteristics - answer D. physical
characteristics
The species that is known as a robin in England has a
yellow breast, and another species that is known as a
robin in the United States has a red breast. Which
statement about common names does this fact best
exemplify?
A. More than one common name may be used for the same
species.
B. Common names differ among various locations.
C. Different species can share the same common name.
, D. Common names do not always translate accurately from
Latin to other languages. - answer C. Different species can
share the same common name.
Which scientific area is a major force in shaping modern
classification methods?
A. physiology
B. anatomy
C. evolution
D. behavior - answer C. evolution
Why is it important to classify the millions of species on
Earth?
A. to have common names that everyone can remember
B. to more easily sequence their genetic material
C. to create scientific names that only scientists can learn
D. to organize them and speak about them accurately -
answer D. to organize them and speak about them
accurately
Why is taxonomy important?
A. Taxonomy allows scientists to analyze DNA and RNA
sequences.
B. Taxonomy allows a better understanding of
relationships among species.
questions and answers 2025-
2026
Which type of evidence is least likely to result in changes
to a phylogenetic tree?
A. DNA sequencing
B. fossil record
C. discovery of new species
D. physical characteristics - answer D. physical
characteristics
The species that is known as a robin in England has a
yellow breast, and another species that is known as a
robin in the United States has a red breast. Which
statement about common names does this fact best
exemplify?
A. More than one common name may be used for the same
species.
B. Common names differ among various locations.
C. Different species can share the same common name.
, D. Common names do not always translate accurately from
Latin to other languages. - answer C. Different species can
share the same common name.
Which scientific area is a major force in shaping modern
classification methods?
A. physiology
B. anatomy
C. evolution
D. behavior - answer C. evolution
Why is it important to classify the millions of species on
Earth?
A. to have common names that everyone can remember
B. to more easily sequence their genetic material
C. to create scientific names that only scientists can learn
D. to organize them and speak about them accurately -
answer D. to organize them and speak about them
accurately
Why is taxonomy important?
A. Taxonomy allows scientists to analyze DNA and RNA
sequences.
B. Taxonomy allows a better understanding of
relationships among species.
