Taxonomy Can Be Defined as The

Question

Taxonomy can be defined as the
A) classifying of life forms into different categories with shared traits.
B) recognition of the class of a given microbe isolated in pure culture.
C) identification of a species in a sample or collection.
D) recognition of different classes of life.
E) testing of metabolic reactions to predict pathogenicity.

Accepted Answer

Taxonomy is the science of classifying organisms into different categories based on shared traits or characteristics. This process allows for the organization and identification of different species, making it easier for scientists to understand and study biodiversity. Thus, choice A is the best answer as it accurately describes the process of classification and categorization in taxonomy.