Question 1

A small angle for a branch point in an evolutionary tree indicates

Accepted Answer

A)  extinction. 
B)  punctuated equilibrium. 
C)  gradualism. 
D)  convergent evolution. 
E)  temporal isolation. 
A)  extinction. 
B)  punctuated equilibrium. 
C)  gradualism. 
D)  convergent evolution. 
E)  temporal isolation.

Question 2

Every species has a unique two-word name called the

Accepted Answer

A)  scientific name. 
B)  genus. 
C)  phylogeny. 
D)  evolutionary tree. 
E)  clade. 
A)  scientific name. 
B)  genus. 
C)  phylogeny. 
D)  evolutionary tree. 
E)  clade.

Question 3

The idea that evolution proceeds in small,incremental changes over many generations is

Accepted Answer

A)  temporal isolation. 
B)  gradualism. 
C)  punctuated equilibrium. 
D)  hybrid breakdown. 
E)  mechanical isolation. 
A)  temporal isolation. 
B)  gradualism. 
C)  punctuated equilibrium. 
D)  hybrid breakdown. 
E)  mechanical isolation.

Question 4

Reading a cladogram,birds are least related to

Accepted Answer

A)  nonavian dinosaurs. 
B)  crocodiles. 
C)  turtles. 
D)  mammals. 
E)  amphibians. 
A)  nonavian dinosaurs. 
B)  crocodiles. 
C)  turtles. 
D)  mammals. 
E)  amphibians.

Question 5

Punctuated equilibrium is the steady,gradual loss of species due to normal evolutionary processes.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Sympatric speciation is more accepted by scientists than allopatric speciation.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

What is the most inclusive level of the hierarchical classification scheme?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 8

Types of living organisms on Earth have changed over time; new species have originated and existing species have disappeared.This describes

Accepted Answer

A)  speciation. 
B)  extinction. 
C)  macroevolution. 
D)  alternation of generations. 
E)  hybridization. 
A)  speciation. 
B)  extinction. 
C)  macroevolution. 
D)  alternation of generations. 
E)  hybridization.

Question 9

Scientists can fill in gaps in defining species by DNA sequence analysis.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

What is the least inclusive level of the hierarchical classification scheme?

Accepted Answer

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

A small angle for a branch point in an evolutionary tree indicates

Every species has a unique two-word name called the

The idea that evolution proceeds in small,incremental changes over many generations is

Reading a cladogram,birds are least related to

Punctuated equilibrium is the steady,gradual loss of species due to normal evolutionary processes.

Sympatric speciation is more accepted by scientists than allopatric speciation.

What is the most inclusive level of the hierarchical classification scheme?

Types of living organisms on Earth have changed over time; new species have originated and existing species have disappeared.This describes

Scientists can fill in gaps in defining species by DNA sequence analysis.

What is the least inclusive level of the hierarchical classification scheme?

The Scientific Study of Life

The Chemistry of Life

Cells

The Energy of Life

Photosynthesis

Respiration and Fermentation

DNA Structure and Gene Function

DNA Replication,Binary Fission,and Mitosis

Sexual Reproduction and Meiosis

Patterns of Inheritance

DNA Technology

Forces of Evolutionary Change

Evidence of Evolution

Evolution and Diversity of Microbial Life

Evolution and Diversity of Plants

Evolution and Diversity of Animals

Populations

Communities and Ecosystems

Preserving Biodiversity

Plant Form and Function

Reproduction and Development of Flowering Plants

Animal Tissues and Organ Systems

The Nervous System and the Senses

The Endocrine System

The Skeletal and Muscular Systems

The Circulatory and Respiratory Systems

The Digestive and Urinary Systems

The Immune System

Animal Reproduction and Development

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Exam 14: Speciation and Extinction

A small angle for a branch point in an evolutionary tree indicates

Every species has a unique two-word name called the

The idea that evolution proceeds in small,incremental changes over many generations is

Reading a cladogram,birds are least related to

Punctuated equilibrium is the steady,gradual loss of species due to normal evolutionary processes.

Sympatric speciation is more accepted by scientists than allopatric speciation.

What is the most inclusive level of the hierarchical classification scheme?

Types of living organisms on Earth have changed over time; new species have originated and existing species have disappeared.This describes

Scientists can fill in gaps in defining species by DNA sequence analysis.

What is the least inclusive level of the hierarchical classification scheme?

The Scientific Study of Life

The Chemistry of Life

Cells

The Energy of Life

Photosynthesis

Respiration and Fermentation

DNA Structure and Gene Function

DNA Replication,Binary Fission,and Mitosis

Sexual Reproduction and Meiosis

Patterns of Inheritance

DNA Technology

Forces of Evolutionary Change

Evidence of Evolution

Evolution and Diversity of Microbial Life

Evolution and Diversity of Plants

Evolution and Diversity of Animals

Populations

Communities and Ecosystems

Preserving Biodiversity

Plant Form and Function

Reproduction and Development of Flowering Plants

Animal Tissues and Organ Systems

The Nervous System and the Senses

The Endocrine System

The Skeletal and Muscular Systems

The Circulatory and Respiratory Systems

The Digestive and Urinary Systems

The Immune System

Animal Reproduction and Development

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