Question 1

The binomial for the coast redwood is Sequoia sempervirens. What is the species name of this plant?

Accepted Answer

A)  Sequoia 
B)  Sempervirens 
C)  Sequoia sempervirens 
D)  Coast redwood 
E)  Sequoia sempervirens coast redwood 
A)  Sequoia 
B)  Sempervirens 
C)  Sequoia sempervirens 
D)  Coast redwood 
E)  Sequoia sempervirens coast redwood

Question 2

When classifying maize, the maize class contains more individuals than the maize family.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

According to the endosymbiotic theory, the evolution of the cytoskeleton and a flexible plasma membrane preceded the evolution of mitochondria and chloroplasts.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

In the course of evolution of eukaryotic cells, some mitochondrial DNA was transferred to:

Accepted Answer

A)  the host cell's chloroplast. 
B)  a bacterial cell. 
C)  the host cell's nucleus. 
D)  the host cell's plasma membrane. 
E)  a plasmid. 
A)  the host cell's chloroplast. 
B)  a bacterial cell. 
C)  the host cell's nucleus. 
D)  the host cell's plasma membrane. 
E)  a plasmid.

Question 5

The endomembrane system of plant cells most likely evolved from:

Accepted Answer

A)  a chloroplast. 
B)  a mitochondrion. 
C)  a lysosome. 
D)  portions of the plasma membrane. 
E)  portions of the vacuole. 
A)  a chloroplast. 
B)  a mitochondrion. 
C)  a lysosome. 
D)  portions of the plasma membrane. 
E)  portions of the vacuole.

Question 6

According to the serial endosymbiotic theory, chloroplasts evolved from:

Accepted Answer

A)  bacteria. 
B)  protists. 
C)  fungi. 
D)  plasmids. 
E)  portions of the plasma membrane. 
A)  bacteria. 
B)  protists. 
C)  fungi. 
D)  plasmids. 
E)  portions of the plasma membrane.

Question 7

Which of the following statements concerning the rcbL gene is FALSE?

Accepted Answer

A)  It is useful for resolving relationships between closely related genera. 
B)  It is present in all photosynthetic eukaryotes and cyanobacteria. 
C)  It is a rapidly evolving gene. 
D)  It is a single-copy gene. 
E)  It encodes the large subunit of the Rubisco enzyme. 
A)  It is useful for resolving relationships between closely related genera. 
B)  It is present in all photosynthetic eukaryotes and cyanobacteria. 
C)  It is a rapidly evolving gene. 
D)  It is a single-copy gene. 
E)  It encodes the large subunit of the Rubisco enzyme.

Question 8

A cladogram indicates which group gave rise to other groups.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

The first eukaryotes were probably haploid, asexual organisms.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Synapomorphies are:

Accepted Answer

A)  shared derived characters. 
B)  outgroups used to root a tree. 
C)  ingroups used to root a tree. 
D)  types of sister groups. 
E)  branches on a cladogram. 
A)  shared derived characters. 
B)  outgroups used to root a tree. 
C)  ingroups used to root a tree. 
D)  types of sister groups. 
E)  branches on a cladogram.

Question 11

Foliage leaves and floral parts are analogous, rather than homologous, structures.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

An example of secondary endosymbiosis is a eukaryotic host engulfing a cyanobacterial cell.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

According to the endosymbiotic theory, mitochondria evolved from an alpha-proteobacterium.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Taxonomically, a supergroup lies between a kingdom and a phylum.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

In a cladogram, groups that terminate in adjacent branches are called:

Accepted Answer

A)  nodes. 
B)  derived groups. 
C)  synapomorphies. 
D)  sister groups. 
E)  outgroups. 
A)  nodes. 
B)  derived groups. 
C)  synapomorphies. 
D)  sister groups. 
E)  outgroups.

Question 16

According to the endosymbiotic theory, chloroplasts evolved from cyanobacteria.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

Polyphyletic taxa contain members descended from more than one ancestral line.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

Which of the following best indicates the correct sequence in which the evolution of these organelles occurred?

Accepted Answer

A)  mitochondrion, lysosome, chloroplast 
B)  lysosome, mitochondrion, chloroplast 
C)  lysosome, chloroplast, mitochondrion 
D)  chloroplast, mitochondrion, lysosome 
E)  chloroplast, lysosome, mitochondrion 
A)  mitochondrion, lysosome, chloroplast 
B)  lysosome, mitochondrion, chloroplast 
C)  lysosome, chloroplast, mitochondrion 
D)  chloroplast, mitochondrion, lysosome 
E)  chloroplast, lysosome, mitochondrion

Question 19

Systematics is the science of identifying, naming, and classifying organisms.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

When the members of a group have two or more ancestors, that group is said to be:

Accepted Answer

A)  phylogenetic. 
B)  paraphyletic. 
C)  monophyletic. 
D)  polyphyletic. 
E)  amphiphyletic. 
A)  phylogenetic. 
B)  paraphyletic. 
C)  monophyletic. 
D)  polyphyletic. 
E)  amphiphyletic.

Exam 12: Systematics: the Science of Biological Diversity

The binomial for the coast redwood is Sequoia sempervirens. What is the species name of this plant?

When classifying maize, the maize class contains more individuals than the maize family.

According to the endosymbiotic theory, the evolution of the cytoskeleton and a flexible plasma membrane preceded the evolution of mitochondria and chloroplasts.

In the course of evolution of eukaryotic cells, some mitochondrial DNA was transferred to:

The endomembrane system of plant cells most likely evolved from:

According to the serial endosymbiotic theory, chloroplasts evolved from:

Which of the following statements concerning the rcbL gene is FALSE?

A cladogram indicates which group gave rise to other groups.

The first eukaryotes were probably haploid, asexual organisms.

Synapomorphies are:

Foliage leaves and floral parts are analogous, rather than homologous, structures.

An example of secondary endosymbiosis is a eukaryotic host engulfing a cyanobacterial cell.

According to the endosymbiotic theory, mitochondria evolved from an alpha-proteobacterium.

Taxonomically, a supergroup lies between a kingdom and a phylum.

In a cladogram, groups that terminate in adjacent branches are called:

According to the endosymbiotic theory, chloroplasts evolved from cyanobacteria.

Polyphyletic taxa contain members descended from more than one ancestral line.

Which of the following best indicates the correct sequence in which the evolution of these organelles occurred?

Systematics is the science of identifying, naming, and classifying organisms.

When the members of a group have two or more ancestors, that group is said to be:

Botany: an Introduction

The Molecular Composition of Plant Cells

The Plant Cell and the Cell Cycle

The Movement of Substances Into and Out of Cells

The Flow of Energy

Respiration

Photosynthesis, Light, and Life

Sexual Reproduction and Heredity

The Chemistry of Heredity and Gene Expression

Recombinant Dna Technology, Plant Biotechnology, and Genomics

The Process of Evolution

Prokaryotes and Viruses

Fungi

Protists: Algae and Heterotrophic Protists

Bryophytes

Seedless Vascular Plants

Gymnosperms

Introduction to the Angiosperms

Evolution of the Angiosperms

Plants and People

Early Development of the Plant Body

Cells and Tissues of the Plant Body

The Root: Structure and Development

The Shoot: Primary Structure and Development

Secondary Growth in Stems

Regulating Growth and Development: the Plant Hormones

External Factors and Plant Growth

Plant Nutrition and Soils

The Movement of Water and Solutes in Plants

The Dynamics of Communities and Ecosystems

Global Ecology

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