Question 1

Why are mitochondria and chloroplasts believed to have entered early eukaryotic cells by endosymbiosis of bacteria?

Accepted Answer

A)   They are the same size as bacteria.
B)   They contain DNA.
C)   They are not derived from the endomembrane system as other organelles are.
D)   All of the choices are correct.

Question 2

Which of the following is correct about the evolutionary relationships among the three domains?

Accepted Answer

A)   Archaea and bacteria are more closely related to each other than to eukaryotes.
B)   Eukaryotes and bacteria are more closely related to each other than to archaea.
C)   Archaea and eukaryotes are more closely related to each other than to bacteria.
D)   They are equally distant from each other.

Question 3

What does it mean to have a hierarchical system of classification?

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In a hierarchical system of classificati...

Question 4

Molds and yeasts belong to which kingdom?

Accepted Answer

A)   Fungi
B)   Protista
C)   Animalia
D)   Archaea
E)   Bacteria

Question 5

Cladograms will group birds with reptiles because these groups share:

Accepted Answer

A)   derived characteristics
B)   a common ancestor
C)   many similar characteristics
D)   All of these

Question 6

The first person to suggest a general definition of species was:

Accepted Answer

A)   Carolus Linnaeus
B)   John Ray
C)   Charles Darwin
D)   Joseph Priestly

Question 7

Select the scientific name from the following names:

Accepted Answer

A)   robin
B)   tiger
C)   Marmota
D)   Apis mellifera

Question 8

A group of organisms at a particular level in a system of classification is called a(n) :

Accepted Answer

A)   taxon
B)   ingroup
C)   outgroup
D)   category

Question 9

Which of the following domains only contain one kingdom?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 10

Which organism would you most likely find in the most extreme habitats on earth?

Accepted Answer

A)   Bacteria
B)   Fungi
C)   Plants
D)   Animals
E)   Archaea

Exam 15: How We Name Living Things

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Which of the following is correct about the evolutionary relationships among the three domains?

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Cladograms will group birds with reptiles because these groups share:

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A group of organisms at a particular level in a system of classification is called a(n) :

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What does it mean to have a hierarchical system of classification?

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Which organism would you most likely find in the most extreme habitats on earth?

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The first person to suggest a general definition of species was:

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Molds and yeasts belong to which kingdom?

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Why are mitochondria and chloroplasts believed to have entered early eukaryotic cells by endosymbiosis of bacteria?

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Which of the following is correct about the evolutionary relationships among the three domains?

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Cladograms will group birds with reptiles because these groups share:

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A group of organisms at a particular level in a system of classification is called a(n) :

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What does it mean to have a hierarchical system of classification?

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