NURSING ANM AND GNM

NURSING EXAM QUESTIONS

PATHOLOGY AND GENETICS

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
the classification of things in an orderly way that indicates natural relationships
A
dichotomous
B
taxonomy
C
arthropods
D
None of the above
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Taxonomy – the classification of organisms into a system that indicates natural relationships (evolutionary relationships); the theory and practice of describing, naming, and classifying organisms. Systematics – the systematic classification of organisms and the evolutionary relationships among them; taxonomy.

Detailed explanation-2: -A classification is a taxonomy where a numerical or alphanumerical identifier has been assigned to each node to provide a means of ordering items.” Examples of taxonomies include the Dewey Decimal System for books and the organization of living things (Kingdom, Phylum, Class, Order, Family, Genus, Species).

Detailed explanation-3: -There are seven main taxonomic ranks: kingdom, phylum or division, class, order, family, genus, and species.

Detailed explanation-4: -Taxonomy is the study of classification. Scientists use many types of information to place organisms into groups. The groups are arranged in levels. These levels are kingdom, phylum, class, order, family, genus, and species.

Detailed explanation-5: -Taxonomy is the study of relationships between living things and the formal classification of organisms into groups based upon those hypothesized relationships. Organisms are classified based upon their similarities and differences. Think about your own biological relatives.

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