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The diagram displays the mechanism of macroevolution called
behavioral isolation
founder effect
geographic isolation
bottleneck effect
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The largest and most inclusive of Linnaeus's taxonomic categories is the
genus
order
species
domain
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Which domain includes organisms from more than one kingdom?
bacteria
archae
eukarya
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A dating method that researchers use to judge the age of a fossil by its depth or layer of soil
radioactive decay
relative dating
carbon-isotope dating
half-life
5
Poison ivy is also known as Rhus toxicodendron. Its species identifier is
ivy
poison
Rhus
toxicodendron
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Changes in DNA
disruptive evolution
radiation
allellic frequency
mutation
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Unique trait used to construct a cladogram showing evolutionary relationships between organisms
taxa
molecular clocks
domains
derived characteristic
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Organisms that can make their own food using chemosynthesis or photosynthesis
autotrophs
heterotrophs
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This diagram which shows the evolutionary relationships among a group of organisms is called a
binomial nomenclature
domain
cladogram
taxon
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In biological terms, what is a species?
a group of organisms that can interbreed
a group of organisms with similar functions
a group of organisms that share common features
a group of organisms that live in the same habitat
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All scientific names of organisms must be
general and use the species name.
different and repeat the phylum name.
similar and include the common name.
unique and have two latin names.
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Organisms that like acidic environments
extremophiles
acidophiles
thermophiles
halophiles
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Series of paired statements that describe characteristics and help identify organisms
Venn-diagram
dichotomous key
endosymbiosis
cladogram
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The individually unique patterns of stripes on each zebra is an example of
variation
reproductive advantage
overproduction
heredity
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Which principle of natural selection are fish fulfilling by laying thousands of eggs?
overproduction
heredity
founder effect
variation
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An organism that can't make its own food and must consume other organisms for energy
heterotrophic
chemotrophic
autotrophic
phototrophic
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The peacock in the photo is displaying his ornate tail. This is an example of
heredity
reproductive advantage
overproduction
taxonomy
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A species that has disappeared or has been killed off is said to be
exist
extinct
mythical
sorcery
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Change in allele frequencies in a population due to chance
founder effect
microevolution
genetic drift
convergent evolution
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Edible fruit is an adaptation in some flowering plants that provides and advantage in
getting more people to grow it
making the plant more attractive
attracting bees for fertilization
widespread dispersal of seeds
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Using the diagram, identify the "out-group"
perch
mouse
chimp
hagfish
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By studying these amino acid sequences, decide which two organisms are most closely related
gorilla and human
human and horse
human and chimpanzee
zebra and horse
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The similar bone structure in these organisms suggest common ancestry, and are called
convergent evolution
homologous structures
analogous structures
coevolution
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Organisms that like salty environments
halophiles
thermophiles
acidophiles
audiophiles
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These useless residual limbs on this skink have no function and are considered
homologous structures
embryology
heterozygous
vestigial structures
26
In biological terms, the organism most fit for its environment is one that
grows largest and fastest
produces the most surviving offspring
captures the most food
occupies the most prosperous niche
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The most inclusive taxonomic category, larger than a kingdom
domain
genus
family
order
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The mechanism responsible for a mainland finch adapting to the niches on the Galapagos islands
bottleneck effect
overproduction
convergent evolution
adaptive radiation
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According to the diagram, which two organisms are most closely related?
human and chimpanzee
chimpanzee and orangutan
ancestral primate and gorilla
chimpanzee and ancestral primate
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These varying plants in Hawaii come from one common ancestor (tarweed). This is an example of
artificial selection
convergent evolution
coevolution
divergent evolution
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The 5 pieces of evidence supporting evolution are
anatomy, acquired traits, behavior, size, age
comparative age, location, diet, size, DNA
Comparative DNA, anatomy, biogeography, fossils, embryology
biogeography, DNA, RNA, location, size
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The study of organisms during early developmental stages to compare common ancestry is called
homologous structures
embryology
fossil record
comparative DNA
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Organisms whose cells have a nucleus and organelles surrounded by membranes are called
eukaryotes
prokaryotes
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According to the theory of evolution by natural selection,
populations will change to better fit their environment
random mating is necessary for evolution to occur
individuals will adapt to their environment
variation does not exist between members of the same species
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Domain of all organisms whose cells have nuclei, including protists, plants, fungi, and animals
protazoa
archaea
eukarya
canivora
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The study of evolutionary relationships among organisms is called
domainology
binomial nomenclature
taxonomy
phylogeny
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The science that specializes in naming and classifying organisms is
botany
taxonomy
anatomy
biology
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The structures in purple perform a similar function but do not show common ancestry, are called
embryology
analogous structures
vestigial structures
homologous structures
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Solely from its name you can tell Rhizopus nigricans must be
in the genus Rhizopus
in the order nigricans
in the genus nigricans
in the order Rhizopus
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Similar structures in different organisms with different functions which show common ancestry
analogous structures
homologous structures
heterologous stuctures
comparative anatomy
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Large taxonomic group made up of closely related phyla
domain
species
genus
kingdom
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Kingdom of multicellular autotrophs that have cells with cell walls and chloroplasts
archaebacteria
animali
fungi
plantae
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Structures with diminished or no function which show common ancestry
vestigial structures
homologous structures
analogous structures
embrylogous structures
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Kingdom composed of eukaryotes that are not classified as plants, animals, or fungi
protista
animalia
zooflagellates
archaebacteria
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The mechanism where organisms lacking recent common ancestry adapt similar traits for the niche
climate change
divergent evolution
genetic drift
convergent evolution
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Organisms that like hot environments
acidophiles
extremophiles
halophiles
thermophiles
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Humans have carefully bred carrier pigeons to have fancy appearances. This is
artificial selection
natural selection
adaptive radiation
convergent evolution
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Kingdom composed of decomposers including mushrooms, toadstools, yeasts, and slime molds
fungi
animalia
plantae
protista
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Organisms that like extreme environments
halophiles
acidophiles
extremophiles
thermophiles
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Classification system for naming organisms with a two-part scientific name
binomial nomenclature
biology
embryology
taxonomy
