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ZOO 102 Practice Questions ZOO 102 2 Objective Question

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1. Classification is described as
Options
A The system of naming organisms
B The structure for nomenclature; the model on which names are arranged in a hierarchical/chronological order
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C A synonym for taxonomy alone
D Unrelated to nomenclature
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Option B is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

Classification refers to arranging organisms into hierarchical taxa based on their structural, genetic, or evolutionary relationships, providing the structural framework for nomenclature.

Hint

Think of classification as the structural hierarchy or arrangement framework.

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