Question 1

Protists are part of the domain Bacteria.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 2

In order to determine relationships among organisms scientists would examine

Accepted Answer

A)  DNA. 
B)  behavior. 
C)  body structures. 
D)  all of the above 
A)  DNA. 
B)  behavior. 
C)  body structures. 
D)  all of the above D

Question 3

Which of the following statements about modern systematics is not correct?

Accepted Answer

A)  Systematic studies have revealed so many errors within the Linnaean hierarchy that it is no longer reliable. 
B)  The number of taxons in the Linnaean hierarchy has been determined subjectively; it represents a human understanding of natural processes.. 
C)  A complete evolutionary lineage includes all the descendants of a single common ancestor. 
D)  Many scientists refuse to accept classification information from newer technologies like DNA analysis. 
A)  Systematic studies have revealed so many errors within the Linnaean hierarchy that it is no longer reliable. 
B)  The number of taxons in the Linnaean hierarchy has been determined subjectively; it represents a human understanding of natural processes.. 
C)  A complete evolutionary lineage includes all the descendants of a single common ancestor. 
D)  Many scientists refuse to accept classification information from newer technologies like DNA analysis. B

Question 4

Which of the following features is not convergent?

Accepted Answer

A)  the caudal fin of a whale and shark 
B)  the opposable thumb of a human and panda 
C)  the hand of a chimpanzee and human 
D)  the wing of a bat and bird 
A)  the caudal fin of a whale and shark 
B)  the opposable thumb of a human and panda 
C)  the hand of a chimpanzee and human 
D)  the wing of a bat and bird

Question 5

_______ _______ are diagrams that show the relationships between various organisms as indicated by DNA analysis or comparative studies on body form, physiology, or behavior.

Accepted Answer

The answer of _______ _______ are diagrams that show the...

Question 6

Canis latrans is the scientific name for the coyote. The term Canis represents the coyotes'

Accepted Answer

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

Question 7

Convergent features are good traits to use for revealing relationships.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

A key shared derived feature in fish, reptiles, and humans is a(n) __________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of A key shared derived feature in fish,...

Question 9

The evolutionary tree below illustrates the hypothesized relationships among the six kingdoms and the three domains.  
Many biologists have suggested revising the kingdom Protista. One current problem with the Protista, as shown in the figure, is that

Accepted Answer

A)  protists are single-celled organisms and should be grouped with the bacteria or archaeans. 
B)  the cells of protists contain nuclei and organelles. 
C)  the current classification model does not reveal that plants evolved from protist ancestors. 
D)  the organisms currently grouped as protists do not share a recent common ancestor. 
A)  protists are single-celled organisms and should be grouped with the bacteria or archaeans. 
B)  the cells of protists contain nuclei and organelles. 
C)  the current classification model does not reveal that plants evolved from protist ancestors. 
D)  the organisms currently grouped as protists do not share a recent common ancestor.

Question 10

The members of which of the following taxons would be most similar to one another?

Accepted Answer

A)  class 
B)  genus 
C)  order 
D)  kingdom 
A)  class 
B)  genus 
C)  order 
D)  kingdom

Question 11

Which of the following is a kingdom?

Accepted Answer

A)  Bacteria 
B)  Eukarya 
C)  Plantae 
D)  Archaea 
A)  Bacteria 
B)  Eukarya 
C)  Plantae 
D)  Archaea

Question 12

Systematists can also be called _______.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Systematists can also be called _______....

Question 13

The Iceman mummy was found to be a close relative of people currently living in _______.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The Iceman mummy was found to be...

Question 14

One unexpected result following the inclusion of DNA analysis in systematics is that

Accepted Answer

A)  fungi are more closely related to animals than to plants. 
B)  plants and fungi should be regrouped to represent a single kingdom. 
C)  fungi should be placed lower on the evolutionary tree than plants to reflect their appearance earlier in the history of life. 
D)  DNA analysis produces inconsistent results and should not be used as a classification tool. 
A)  fungi are more closely related to animals than to plants. 
B)  plants and fungi should be regrouped to represent a single kingdom. 
C)  fungi should be placed lower on the evolutionary tree than plants to reflect their appearance earlier in the history of life. 
D)  DNA analysis produces inconsistent results and should not be used as a classification tool.

Question 15

Which of the following pairs of kingdoms would be included exclusively in the domain Eukarya?

Accepted Answer

A)  Plantae and Bacteria 
B)  Animalia and Archaea 
C)  Animalia and Fungi 
D)  Protista and Bacteria 
A)  Plantae and Bacteria 
B)  Animalia and Archaea 
C)  Animalia and Fungi 
D)  Protista and Bacteria

Question 16

Examine the evolutionary tree pictured below.  
In this evolutionary tree, which number represents the most recent common ancestor of A, B, and C?

Accepted Answer

A)  1 
B)  2 
C)  3 
D)  4 
A)  1 
B)  2 
C)  3 
D)  4

Question 17

The figure below shows the primate evolutionary tree.  
A close human relative, Homo habilis, has been identified by fossil remains. Where on the tree above should Homo habilis be placed?

Accepted Answer

A)  Homo habilis cannot be positioned on the primate tree because it is not a currently living species. 
B)  Without detailed information it's difficult to be precise, but definitely to the right of the branch leading to the chimpanzee. 
C)  Since Homo habilis is an ancient organism and the primates represented are all currently living, the branch point should be to the left of the lemur. 
D)  Because humans and the chimpanzee are so closely related its position should be between the gorilla and the chimpanzee. 
A)  Homo habilis cannot be positioned on the primate tree because it is not a currently living species. 
B)  Without detailed information it's difficult to be precise, but definitely to the right of the branch leading to the chimpanzee. 
C)  Since Homo habilis is an ancient organism and the primates represented are all currently living, the branch point should be to the left of the lemur. 
D)  Because humans and the chimpanzee are so closely related its position should be between the gorilla and the chimpanzee.

Question 18

Evolutionary tree diagrams showing the relationships between various organisms can be drawn because those organisms share

Accepted Answer

A)  common descendants. 
B)  distinct lineages. 
C)  common cellular metabolism. 
D)  a common ancestor. 
A)  common descendants. 
B)  distinct lineages. 
C)  common cellular metabolism. 
D)  a common ancestor.

Question 19

The root of the evolutionary tree of domains begins with an unknown organism termed the _____________ ancestor.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The root of the evolutionary tree of...

Question 20

The kingdom Bacteria consists of the same species as the domain Bacteria.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Exam 2: Organizing the Diversity of Life

Protists are part of the domain Bacteria.

In order to determine relationships among organisms scientists would examine

Which of the following statements about modern systematics is not correct?

Which of the following features is not convergent?

_______ _______ are diagrams that show the relationships between various organisms as indicated by DNA analysis or comparative studies on body form, physiology, or behavior.

Canis latrans is the scientific name for the coyote. The term Canis represents the coyotes'

Convergent features are good traits to use for revealing relationships.

A key shared derived feature in fish, reptiles, and humans is a(n) __________.

The evolutionary tree below illustrates the hypothesized relationships among the six kingdoms and the three domains. Many biologists have suggested revising the kingdom Protista. One current problem with the Protista, as shown in the figure, is that

The members of which of the following taxons would be most similar to one another?

Which of the following is a kingdom?

Systematists can also be called _______.

The Iceman mummy was found to be a close relative of people currently living in _______.

One unexpected result following the inclusion of DNA analysis in systematics is that

Which of the following pairs of kingdoms would be included exclusively in the domain Eukarya?

Examine the evolutionary tree pictured below. In this evolutionary tree, which number represents the most recent common ancestor of A, B, and C?

The figure below shows the primate evolutionary tree. A close human relative, Homo habilis, has been identified by fossil remains. Where on the tree above should Homo habilis be placed?

Evolutionary tree diagrams showing the relationships between various organisms can be drawn because those organisms share

The root of the evolutionary tree of domains begins with an unknown organism termed the _____________ ancestor.

The kingdom Bacteria consists of the same species as the domain Bacteria.

The Nature of Science and the Characteristics of Life

Major Groups of Living Organisms

Chemical Building Blocks

Cell Structure and Internal Compartments

Cell Membranes, Transport, and Communication

Energy and Enzymes

Photosynthesis and Cellular Respiration

Cell Division

Patterns of Inheritance

Chromosomes and Human Genetics

DNA

From Gene to Protein

Control of Gene Expression

DNA Technology

How Evolution Works

Evolution of Populations

Adaptation and Speciation

The Evolutionary History of Life

Maintaining the Internal Environment

Animal Nutrition and Digestion

Gas Exchange

The Circulatory System

Animal Hormones

The Nervous System

Sensing the Environment

Skeletons, Muscles, and Movement

Defenses against Disease

Reproduction and Development

Animal Behavior

Plant Structure, Nutrition, and Transport

Plant Growth and Reproduction

The Biosphere

Growth of Populations

Interactions among Organisms

Communities of Organisms

Ecosystems

Global Change

Biodiversity and People

Cancer: Cell Division Out of Control

Harnessing the Human Genome

Humans and Evolution

Smoking--Beyond Lung Cancer

Feeding a Hungry Planet

Building a Sustainable Society

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_ _ are diagrams that show the relationships between various organisms as indicated by DNA analysis or comparative studies on body form, physiology, or behavior.