Microbiology Demystified

Quiz

1. Taxonomy is the classification of organisms based on a presumed natu-
   ral relationship.
   (a) True
   (b) False


2. The arrangement of organisms into groups based on similar characteris-
   tics is called
   (a) nomenclature
   (b) identification
   (c) classification
   (d) systemics


3. The name given to each group of organism is called
   (a) nomenclature
   (b) identification
   (c) classification
   (d) systemics


4. The process of observing and classifying organisms into a standard group
   is called
   (a) nomenclature
   (b) identification
   (c) classification
   (d) systemics


5. The study of organisms in order to place organisms into groups is called
   (a) nomenclature
   (b) identification
   (c) classification
   (d) systemics


6. An animal is an organism that ingests food.
   (a) True
   (b) False


7. What acquires nutrients through absorption?
   (a) Animals
   (b) Plants

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