Question 1

The Asian elephant has the scientific name Elephas maximus. The term Elephas is the

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

Question 2

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

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A)  Two kingdoms: Bacteria and Eukarya 
B)  Two kingdoms: Animalia and Plantae 
C)  Two kingdoms: Monera and Animalia 
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: Animalia and Plantae 
C)  Two kingdoms: Monera and Animalia 
D)  Three kingdoms: Bacteria, Animalia, and Plantae 
E)  Five kingdoms: Monera, Protista, Fungi, Animalia, and Plantae

Question 3

A house cat has the scientific name Felis catus. The term catus is the

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

Question 4

If genetic studies reveal that a population has genetic sequences in common with two closely related species but has no unique sequences of its own, then

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A)  it should be assigned separate species status. 
B)  all three should be considered subspecies within the same species. 
C)  it should be considered a hybrid of the two species. 
D)  all three should be assigned to the same species. 
E)  it should be assigned to the species with which it shares more sequences. 
A)  it should be assigned separate species status. 
B)  all three should be considered subspecies within the same species. 
C)  it should be considered a hybrid of the two species. 
D)  all three should be assigned to the same species. 
E)  it should be assigned to the species with which it shares more sequences.

Question 5

HIV appears to have developed from a(n) .

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The answer of HIV appears to have developed from a(n)...

Question 6

-Based on the phylogeny figure, HIV- 1 (strain 1) and HIV- 2 (strain 2)

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A)  evolved into HIV- 2 (strain 1). 
B)  both evolved into SIV- sooty mangeby monkey. 
C)  became SIV- mandrill. 
D)  both evolved from SIV- chimpanzee (strain 2). 
E)  share the least DNA in common. 
A)  evolved into HIV- 2 (strain 1). 
B)  both evolved into SIV- sooty mangeby monkey. 
C)  became SIV- mandrill. 
D)  both evolved from SIV- chimpanzee (strain 2). 
E)  share the least DNA in common.

Question 7

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

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A)  Species 
B)  Genus 
C)  Kingdom 
D)  Order 
E)  Family 
A)  Species 
B)  Genus 
C)  Kingdom 
D)  Order 
E)  Family

Question 8

Why can organisms that look physically similar belong to different clades?

Accepted Answer

A clade is based on genetic similarity.

Question 9

Modern systematics is based on similarities.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Modern systematics is based on similarities....

Question 10

Canis latrans, Canis lupus, and Canis familiaris are all members of the same

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A)  family. 
B)  subspecies. 
C)  genus. 
D)  race. 
E)  species. 
A)  family. 
B)  subspecies. 
C)  genus. 
D)  race. 
E)  species.

Question 11

Each class can be split into several kingdoms.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

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

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

Question 13

In the scientific name of humans, Homo sapiens, the term Homo is the

Accepted Answer

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

Question 14

Modern systematics constructs clades and evolutionary relationships on the basis of

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A)  whether or not an organism reproduces sexually. 
B)  fossils. 
C)  mating behaviors. 
D)  anatomical similarities. 
E)  genetic similarities. 
A)  whether or not an organism reproduces sexually. 
B)  fossils. 
C)  mating behaviors. 
D)  anatomical similarities. 
E)  genetic similarities.

Question 15

Research indicates that HIV developed from a bird virus.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

A major difficulty facing systematists is

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A)  placing specimens into the predefined taxonomic categories of species and genus. 
B)  understanding the sequence of cell divisions in the early embryology of plants and animals. 
C)  distinguishing similar features due to common ancestry from those due to convergent evolution. 
D)  distinguishing anatomy from physiology in plant evolution. 
E)  sequencing DNA. 
A)  placing specimens into the predefined taxonomic categories of species and genus. 
B)  understanding the sequence of cell divisions in the early embryology of plants and animals. 
C)  distinguishing similar features due to common ancestry from those due to convergent evolution. 
D)  distinguishing anatomy from physiology in plant evolution. 
E)  sequencing DNA.

Question 17

Based on current hypotheses, the prokaryotic group that gave rise to eukaryotes is the .

Accepted Answer

The answer of Based on current hypotheses, the prokaryotic group...

Question 18

Systematics holds that the more similar the DNA of two organisms, the more closely related they are.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Which of the following is NOT a monophyletic group?

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A)  The family Semionotidae, which includes fish that may not share a common ancestor 
B)  Turtles and lizards 
C)  The kingdom Animalia, which includes all animals 
D)  You, your parents, and your siblings 
E)  The class Mammalia, which includes all mammals 
A)  The family Semionotidae, which includes fish that may not share a common ancestor 
B)  Turtles and lizards 
C)  The kingdom Animalia, which includes all animals 
D)  You, your parents, and your siblings 
E)  The class Mammalia, which includes all mammals

Question 20

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

Accepted Answer

A)  Genus 
B)  Order 
C)  Class 
D)  Family 
E)  Phylum 
A)  Genus 
B)  Order 
C)  Class 
D)  Family 
E)  Phylum

Exam 19: Systematics: Seeking Order Amid Diversity

The Asian elephant has the scientific name Elephas maximus. The term Elephas is the

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

A house cat has the scientific name Felis catus. The term catus is the

If genetic studies reveal that a population has genetic sequences in common with two closely related species but has no unique sequences of its own, then

HIV appears to have developed from a(n) .

-Based on the phylogeny figure, HIV- 1 (strain 1) and HIV- 2 (strain 2)

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

Why can organisms that look physically similar belong to different clades?

Modern systematics is based on similarities.

Canis latrans, Canis lupus, and Canis familiaris are all members of the same

Each class can be split into several kingdoms.

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

In the scientific name of humans, Homo sapiens, the term Homo is the

Modern systematics constructs clades and evolutionary relationships on the basis of

Research indicates that HIV developed from a bird virus.

A major difficulty facing systematists is

Based on current hypotheses, the prokaryotic group that gave rise to eukaryotes is the .

Systematics holds that the more similar the DNA of two organisms, the more closely related they are.

Which of the following is NOT a monophyletic group?

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

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

Cellular Reproduction

Meiosis: the Basis of Sexual 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

Energy Flow and Nutrient Cycling in Ecosystems

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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