The branch of science dealing with the classification of life forms is called: _____________?

Correct answer: B. Taxonomy

  • A. Genetics
  • B. Taxonomy
  • C. Archeology
  • D. Paleontology

Explanation

Taxonomy is the branch of biology concerned with identifying, naming and classifying organisms. Students may choose paleontology because it studies ancient organisms and fossils, but fossil study is not the same as classification of all life forms. The available topic list has no taxonomy slug, so the closest general classification category is used.

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