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    3.

    Which of the following statements regarding universal rules of nomenclature is wrong?

    A

    Cations are named first, followed by anions.

    B

    The oxidation state of a metal is indicated by a Roman numeral in parentheses when necessary.

    C

    Numerical prefixes are used to denote the number of atoms of each element in a molecular compound.

    D

    The suffix '-ide' is always used for the second element in a binary compound.

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    4.

    The biological definition of a species depends on

    A

    The geographical distribution of two groups of organism

    B

    Reproductive isolation of two groups of organism

    C

    Anatomical and development differences between the two groups of organism

    D

    Difference in the adaptation of two groups of organism

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    6.

    Which statement correctly explains the relationship between taxonomic categories and phylogenetic classification?

    A

    Taxonomic categories are arbitrary and have no relationship to phylogeny.

    B

    Taxonomic categories always perfectly match the branching patterns of phylogenetic trees.

    C

    Taxonomic categories ideally reflect evolutionary relationships revealed through phylogenetic analysis.

    D

    Phylogenetic analysis is used to create taxonomic categories, but they don't necessarily reflect evolutionary relationships.

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