Question

species
taxonomy
trait
classification

a genetically determined characteristic
the division of organisms into groups or classes, based on specific characteristics
all the individuals of the same kind that can produce offspring
the science of describing, naming, and classifying organisms

Explanation:

Match each term to its correct definition based on biological taxonomy concepts:

1. species: Refers to a group of individuals that can interbreed and produce viable offspring.
2. taxonomy: Is the formal science focused on describing, naming, and classifying living organisms.
3. trait: A heritable, genetically determined feature of an organism.
4. classification: The process of grouping organisms into categories based on shared traits.

Answer:

• species: all the individuals of the same kind that can produce offspring
• taxonomy: the science of describing, naming, and classifying organisms
• trait: a genetically determined characteristic
• classification: the division of organisms into groups or classes, based on specific characteristics