Taxonomy Is the Science Of

question 26

Multiple Choice

Taxonomy is the science of:

• A) conserving biodiversity.
• B) making new biological species.
• C) naming, describing, and classifying organisms.
• D) comparing macromolecules to assess evolutionary relationships.
• E) generating cladograms that represent evolutionary relationships between organisms.

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Definitions:

Rheumatic Fever

An inflammatory disease that can develop as a complication of untreated or poorly treated strep throat or scarlet fever.

Nephritis

Inflammation of the kidneys, which can alter their function and cause varying degrees of illness.

Endocardium

The innermost layer of the heart.

Arthritis

A general term meaning joint inflammation.