Question 1

The science of classifying and naming organisms is called systematics.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

Linnaeus developed the first taxonomic key, a tool that ________________.

Accepted Answer

A)  described and named all plants known to him 
B)  was based on the phrase name for each species 
C)  allowed other workers to identify plants previously unknown to them 
D)  allowed people to name plants unknown to Linnaeus 
E)  is still in use today 
A)  described and named all plants known to him 
B)  was based on the phrase name for each species 
C)  allowed other workers to identify plants previously unknown to them 
D)  allowed people to name plants unknown to Linnaeus 
E)  is still in use today

Question 3

The foundation of any classification system is the species level.Which of the following is accepted as a way of classifying species?

Accepted Answer

A)  Species are based on structural and morphological features of the plant body. 
B)  Species is a population capable of interbreeding within the population, and reproductively isolated from other groups. 
C)  Species are based on phylogenetic history; individuals with a common evolutionary background are species. 
D)  Species are groups of related individuals that occupy unique ecological niches. 
E)  All of these are currently in use by some segment of the taxonomic community. 
A)  Species are based on structural and morphological features of the plant body. 
B)  Species is a population capable of interbreeding within the population, and reproductively isolated from other groups. 
C)  Species are based on phylogenetic history; individuals with a common evolutionary background are species. 
D)  Species are groups of related individuals that occupy unique ecological niches. 
E)  All of these are currently in use by some segment of the taxonomic community.

Question 4

In Whittaker's five-kingdom classification, which of the following is NOT used as a basis for distinguishing among kingdoms?

Accepted Answer

A)  Autotrophic nutrition (i. e., food obtained directly through photosynthesis). 
B)  Ingestion of solid food. 
C)  Absorption of food in solution. 
D)  Prokaryotic cells. 
E)  Size of the organisms. 
A)  Autotrophic nutrition (i. e., food obtained directly through photosynthesis). 
B)  Ingestion of solid food. 
C)  Absorption of food in solution. 
D)  Prokaryotic cells. 
E)  Size of the organisms.

Question 5

In 1867, when about 150 botanists met in Paris and agreed on some rules pertaining to plants, one of their basic rules was

Accepted Answer

A)  all plants should be classified in kingdoms. 
B)  all plants should be given an English name, in addition to a Latin name. 
C)  works of Linnaeus should be used as the starting point for all scientific names of plants. 
D)  all plants should have named varieties. 
E)  Linnaeus' Latin phrase names should be the official names of plants. 
A)  all plants should be classified in kingdoms. 
B)  all plants should be given an English name, in addition to a Latin name. 
C)  works of Linnaeus should be used as the starting point for all scientific names of plants. 
D)  all plants should have named varieties. 
E)  Linnaeus' Latin phrase names should be the official names of plants.

Question 6

Which of the following factors lead to changes at the kingdom and domain level of classification?

Accepted Answer

A)  New tools such as microscopes that allow scientists to see more structural and morphological detail. 
B)  Techniques in molecular biology that allow scientists to compare genetic characteristics. 
C)  Discovery of different physiology and behaviors of species. 
D)  Changes in the way data obtained from various sources is analyzed. 
E)  All of the above drive changes in classification systems. 
A)  New tools such as microscopes that allow scientists to see more structural and morphological detail. 
B)  Techniques in molecular biology that allow scientists to compare genetic characteristics. 
C)  Discovery of different physiology and behaviors of species. 
D)  Changes in the way data obtained from various sources is analyzed. 
E)  All of the above drive changes in classification systems.

Question 7

All organisms with prokaryotic cells are assigned to Kingdom Fungi.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Keys at the phylum (division)level may not be completely practical because of which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A)  They may require chemical tests that are not easily performed. 
B)  They nearly always require electron microscopes. 
C)  They include so many exceptions that they become cumbersome. 
D)  They mainly consist of simple listings of organisms. 
E)  None of these answers are correct. 
A)  They may require chemical tests that are not easily performed. 
B)  They nearly always require electron microscopes. 
C)  They include so many exceptions that they become cumbersome. 
D)  They mainly consist of simple listings of organisms. 
E)  None of these answers are correct.

Question 9

Plant family names can be recognized by the name ending in -aceae.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

In the key to the major groups (phyla/divisions)given in the classification, which of the following is/are used to distinguish among the phyla (divisions)? In the key to the major groups (phylum/division )given in the classification chapter, which of the following is/are used to distinguish among divisions?

Accepted Answer

A)  Cell types 
B)  Presence or absence of xylem and phloem 
C)  Food reserves 
D)  Leaves 
E)  All of these answers are correct. 
A)  Cell types 
B)  Presence or absence of xylem and phloem 
C)  Food reserves 
D)  Leaves 
E)  All of these answers are correct.

Question 11

Naming of a new cultigen or clade follows

Accepted Answer

A)  the rules of the International Code of Botanical Nomenclature (ICBN). 
B)  the same rules as those used to name a newly discovered species. 
C)  a single system for both cultigen and clade; the system differs from the ICBN. 
D)  two different systems; one for the naming of cultigens and the other for the naming of clades. Both differ from the ICBN. 
E)  no particular rules; its up to the individual who first developed the cultigen or clade. 
A)  the rules of the International Code of Botanical Nomenclature (ICBN). 
B)  the same rules as those used to name a newly discovered species. 
C)  a single system for both cultigen and clade; the system differs from the ICBN. 
D)  two different systems; one for the naming of cultigens and the other for the naming of clades. Both differ from the ICBN. 
E)  no particular rules; its up to the individual who first developed the cultigen or clade.

Question 12

Species is the lowest rank of classification used today for any living organism.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Bacteria are separated from protists on the basis of size; protists being larger than bacteria.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

The kingdom-level classification system is now preceded by the ___________ category, which is based on evolutionary and biochemical characteristics of all living organisms.

Accepted Answer

A)  genus 
B)  family 
C)  order 
D)  division 
E)  domain 
A)  genus 
B)  family 
C)  order 
D)  division 
E)  domain

Question 15

In the thirteenth century A.D., features of stem structure were used to recognize the following two groups: ___________________.

Accepted Answer

A) monocots and dicots 
B) ferns and conifers 
C) conifers and flowering plants 
D) mosses and conifers 
E) All of these answers are correct. 
A) monocots and dicots 
B) ferns and conifers 
C) conifers and flowering plants 
D) mosses and conifers 
E) All of these answers are correct.

Question 16

Slime molds are typical examples of the Kingdom Protoctista (later named Kingdom Protista).

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

In the hierarchy of classification, a Class is higher in rank than an Order.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

One goal of plant taxonomists is to have _________________ for each species.

Accepted Answer

A)  a single name in each international language 
B)  a single Latin name 
C)  a common name 
D)  a phrase name 
E)  two or more Latin names 
A)  a single name in each international language 
B)  a single Latin name 
C)  a common name 
D)  a phrase name 
E)  two or more Latin names

Question 19

Scientists who specialize in identifying, naming and classifying organisms are called _______.

Accepted Answer

A)  botanists 
B)  taxonomists 
C)  ecologists 
D)  morphologists 
E)  plant reproductive biologists 
A)  botanists 
B)  taxonomists 
C)  ecologists 
D)  morphologists 
E)  plant reproductive biologists

Question 20

Which of the following species concepts is not very useful in defining plant species because some plant groups readily hybridize with other plant groups?

Accepted Answer

A)  Interbreeding species concept. 
B)  Morphological species concept. 
C)  Phylogenetic species concept. 
D)  Ecological species concept. 
E)  Ecological species concept 
A)  Interbreeding species concept. 
B)  Morphological species concept. 
C)  Phylogenetic species concept. 
D)  Ecological species concept. 
E)  Ecological species concept

Exam 16: Plant Names and Classification

The science of classifying and naming organisms is called systematics.

Linnaeus developed the first taxonomic key, a tool that ________________.

The foundation of any classification system is the species level.Which of the following is accepted as a way of classifying species?

In Whittaker's five-kingdom classification, which of the following is NOT used as a basis for distinguishing among kingdoms?

In 1867, when about 150 botanists met in Paris and agreed on some rules pertaining to plants, one of their basic rules was

Which of the following factors lead to changes at the kingdom and domain level of classification?

All organisms with prokaryotic cells are assigned to Kingdom Fungi.

Keys at the phylum (division)level may not be completely practical because of which of the following?

Plant family names can be recognized by the name ending in -aceae.

Naming of a new cultigen or clade follows

Species is the lowest rank of classification used today for any living organism.

Bacteria are separated from protists on the basis of size; protists being larger than bacteria.

The kingdom-level classification system is now preceded by the ___________ category, which is based on evolutionary and biochemical characteristics of all living organisms.

In the thirteenth century A.D., features of stem structure were used to recognize the following two groups: ___________________.

Slime molds are typical examples of the Kingdom Protoctista (later named Kingdom Protista).

In the hierarchy of classification, a Class is higher in rank than an Order.

One goal of plant taxonomists is to have _________________ for each species.

Scientists who specialize in identifying, naming and classifying organisms are called _______.

Which of the following species concepts is not very useful in defining plant species because some plant groups readily hybridize with other plant groups?

What Is Plant Biology

The Nature of Life

Cells

Tissues

Roots and Soils

Stems

Leaves

Flowers, Fruits, and Seeds

Water in Plants

Plant Metabolism

Growth

Meiosis and Alternation of Generation

Genetics

Plant Breeding and Propagation

Evolution

Domain Kingdombacteria, Domain King-Domarchaea, and Viruses

Kingdom Protista

Kingdom Fungi

Introduction to the Plant Kingdom: Bryophytes

The Seedless Vascular Plants: Ferns and Their Relatives

Introduction to Seed Plants: Gymnosperms

Seed Plants: Angiosperms

Flowering Plants and Civilization

Ecology

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