Question

All traits inherited by an organism are beneficial Toriness and reproduction. True False Question 13 2 pts Linnaeus developed a system of taxonomy, the Systema Naturae. This consisted of: A. Trinomial nomenclature, including a genus, species, and locational name O B. Binomial nomenclature, including a genus and species name OC. Scientific nomenclature, including a species name and description O D. Latinate nomenclature, including a species description in Latin Question 14 2 pts Who proposed the concept that organisms within populations compete for limited resources? (Note: This idea eventually inspired Darwin's theory of natural selection.) A. Paley B. Lamarck C. Malthus

Answer 1

Question 13

B. Binomial nomenclature, including a genus and species name.

The Linnaean taxonomy consisted of 3 kingdoms - Plants, Animals and Minerals. It also gave binomial names to all organisms. These were latin names and divided organisms into genus and species.

Question 14

C. Malthus

Darwin was influenced by the idea of Thomas Malthus. Malthus had stated that more organisms are produced each generation in comparison to the resources required to ensure their survival. Thus those which are most suited for survival are the ones which reproduce and produce offsprings.