Question

taxonomy is ______.
choose one option
a one of the three domains of life
b the science of classifying and naming living things
c organisms with spinal cords in their backs
d one of the six kingdoms of life

Explanation:

• Option A: The three domains of life are Bacteria, Archaea, and Eukarya; Taxonomy is not a domain, so A is incorrect.
• Option B: Taxonomy is defined as the science of classifying and naming living organisms, which matches this description.
• Option C: Organisms with spinal cords are chordates, not related to the definition of taxonomy, so C is incorrect.
• Option D: The six kingdoms (e.g., Plantae, Animalia, etc.) are taxonomic groups, but Taxonomy itself is not a kingdom, so D is incorrect.

Answer:

B. the science of classifying and naming living things