Question 1

Briefly explain why the adoption of a standard, two-part scientific naming system is helpful to biologists.

Accepted Answer

"Common names" can create confusion beca

Question 2

Explain how systematics and Linnaean taxonomy differ.

Accepted Answer

Linnaean taxonomy is based on

Question 3

Which of the following groups contains the fewest species?

Accepted Answer

A) kingdom 
B) class 
C) phylum 
D) order 
E) domain 
A) kingdom 
B) class 
C) phylum 
D) order 
E) domain

Question 4

Systematics reassigns phylogenetic placement based on:

Accepted Answer

A) physical features. 
B) reproduction. 
C) new information about genetic relationships. 
D) seed formation. 
E) behaviors. 
A) physical features. 
B) reproduction. 
C) new information about genetic relationships. 
D) seed formation. 
E) behaviors.

Question 5

Dogs, wolves, foxes, and coyotes are genetically similar and form a group called a ________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Dogs, wolves, foxes, and coyotes are genetically...

Question 6

Which of the following is the largest or most inclusive group?

Accepted Answer

A) class 
B) order 
C) phylum 
D) genus 
E) family 
A) class 
B) order 
C) phylum 
D) genus 
E) family

Question 7

A mountain lion, or puma, has the scientific name Felis concolor. Felis is the:

Accepted Answer

A) species. 
B) genus. 
C) kingdom. 
D) order. 
E) family. 
A) species. 
B) genus. 
C) kingdom. 
D) order. 
E) family.

Question 8

Scientists currently identify three domains: plants, animals, and bacteria. True or False?

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

How do Archaea and Bacteria differ?

Accepted Answer

They diffe

Question 10

Before 1970, what was the basis for the biological classification system?

Accepted Answer

A) two kingdoms: Bacteria and Eukarya 
B) two kingdoms: Monera and Animalia 
C) two kingdoms: Animalia and Plantae 
D) three kingdoms: Bacteria, Animalia, and Plantae 
E) five kingdoms: Monera, Protista, Fungi, Animalia, and Plantae 
A) two kingdoms: Bacteria and Eukarya 
B) two kingdoms: Monera and Animalia 
C) two kingdoms: Animalia and Plantae 
D) three kingdoms: Bacteria, Animalia, and Plantae 
E) five kingdoms: Monera, Protista, Fungi, Animalia, and Plantae

Question 11

Research indicates that HIV developed from a bird virus. True or False?

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Evolutionary relationships among organisms are most likely to be revised at the ________ level.

Accepted Answer

A) domain 
B) kingdom 
C) order 
D) genus 
E) species 
A) domain 
B) kingdom 
C) order 
D) genus 
E) species

Question 13

________ groups contain all the descendants of a common ancestor.

Accepted Answer

The answer of ________ groups contain all the descendants of...

Question 14

Which of the following is eukaryotic?

Accepted Answer

A) humans 
B) Archaea 
C) Bacteria 
D) Monera 
A) humans 
B) Archaea 
C) Bacteria 
D) Monera

Question 15

Evidence that the HIV virus originated from non-human primates comes from:

Accepted Answer

A) historical studies of primitive African societies. 
B) comparisons of DNA base sequences among different viruses. 
C) medical histories of humans. 
D) medical histories of primates in captivity. 
E) comparisons of the forms of primate and human viruses. 
A) historical studies of primitive African societies. 
B) comparisons of DNA base sequences among different viruses. 
C) medical histories of humans. 
D) medical histories of primates in captivity. 
E) comparisons of the forms of primate and human viruses.

Question 16

The greatest genetic diversity among humans is found between some ________ populations.

Accepted Answer

A) African 
B) Asian 
C) Australian 
D) European 
E) North American 
A) African 
B) Asian 
C) Australian 
D) European 
E) North American

Question 17

Current research indicates that the temperate forest has the greatest biodiversity. True or False?

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

If two organisms are members of the same phylum, then they MUST also be members of the same:

Accepted Answer

A) domain. 
B) class. 
C) genus. 
D) species. 
E) family. 
A) domain. 
B) class. 
C) genus. 
D) species. 
E) family.

Question 19

What is the second of the two names in an organism's scientific name?

Accepted Answer

A) species 
B) genus 
C) kingdom 
D) order 
E) family 
A) species 
B) genus 
C) kingdom 
D) order 
E) family

Question 20

Based on evolutionary lineage, fungus and animals belong to the same:

Accepted Answer

A) order. 
B) family. 
C) genus. 
D) clade. 
E) species. 
A) order. 
B) family. 
C) genus. 
D) clade. 
E) species.

Exam 18: Systematics: Seeking Order Amidst Diversity

Briefly explain why the adoption of a standard, two-part scientific naming system is helpful to biologists.

Explain how systematics and Linnaean taxonomy differ.

Which of the following groups contains the fewest species?

Systematics reassigns phylogenetic placement based on:

Dogs, wolves, foxes, and coyotes are genetically similar and form a group called a ________.

Which of the following is the largest or most inclusive group?

A mountain lion, or puma, has the scientific name Felis concolor. Felis is the:

Scientists currently identify three domains: plants, animals, and bacteria. True or False?

How do Archaea and Bacteria differ?

Before 1970, what was the basis for the biological classification system?

Research indicates that HIV developed from a bird virus. True or False?

Evolutionary relationships among organisms are most likely to be revised at the ________ level.

________ groups contain all the descendants of a common ancestor.

Which of the following is eukaryotic?

Evidence that the HIV virus originated from non-human primates comes from:

The greatest genetic diversity among humans is found between some ________ populations.

Current research indicates that the temperate forest has the greatest biodiversity. True or False?

If two organisms are members of the same phylum, then they MUST also be members of the same:

What is the second of the two names in an organism's scientific name?

Based on evolutionary lineage, fungus and animals belong to the same:

An Introduction to Life on Earth

Atoms, Molecules, and Life

Biological Molecules

Cell Structure and Function

Cell Membrane Structure and Function

Energy Flow in the Life of a Cell

Capturing Solar Energy: Photosynthesis

Harvesting Energy: Glycolysis and Cellular Respiration

The Continuity of Life: Cellular Reproduction

Patterns of Inheritance

Dna: the Molecule of Heredity

Gene Expression and Regulation

Biotechnology

Principles of Evolution

How Populations Evolve

The Origin of Species

The History of Life

The Diversity of Prokaryotes and Viruses

The Diversity of Protists

The Diversity of Plants

The Diversity of Fungi

Animal Diversity I: Invertebrates

Animal Diversity Ii: Vertebrates

Animal Behavior

Population Growth and Regulation

Community Interactions

How Do Ecosystems Work

Earths Diverse Ecosystems

Conserving Earths Biodiversity

Homeostasis and the Organization of the Animal Body

Circulation

Respiration

Nutrition and Digestion

The Urinary System

Defenses Against Disease

Chemical Control of the Animal Body: the Endocrine System

The Nervous System

The Senses

Action and Support: the Muscles and Skeleton

Animal Reproduction

Animal Development

Plant Anatomy and Nutrient Transport

Plant Reproduction and Development

Plant Responses to the Environment

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