What is the science of classifying living things called?

What is the science of classifying living things called?

Correct Answer: taxonomy
botany
methodology
terminology

Explanation: Like you, scientists also group together similar organisms. The science of classifying living things is called taxonomy. Scientists classify living things in order to organize and make sense of the incredible diversity of life. Modern scientists base their classifications mainly on molecular similarities. They group together organisms that have similar proteins and DNA. Molecular similarities show that organisms are related. In other words, they are descendants of a common ancestor in the past.

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