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Question
What is the focus of the branch of biology called taxonomy? a. the classification of living organisms by their similarities and differences b. the history of the field of biology c. genetics d. evolution
Correct Answer
Option A is the correct answer.
Detailed Explanation
Taxonomy is fundamentally about classifying organisms. This classification is based on identifying similarities and differences in their characteristics to group them into hierarchical categories.
Hint
It's the science of putting things into groups based on how they look and are related.