What is the main purpose of classification in biology? (2019)

Practice Questions

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What is the main purpose of classification in biology? (2019)
  1. To identify organisms
  2. To understand evolutionary relationships
  3. To simplify the study of organisms
  4. All of the above

Questions & Step-by-Step Solutions

What is the main purpose of classification in biology? (2019)
  • Step 1: Understand that classification is a way to organize living things into groups.
  • Step 2: Learn that the first purpose of classification is to identify different organisms, so we know what they are.
  • Step 3: Recognize that classification helps us understand how different organisms are related to each other through evolution.
  • Step 4: Realize that by classifying organisms, we make it easier to study and learn about them.
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