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Chapter 10 Quiz 3
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Biology
Undergraduate 2
05/08/2011

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Phase 1 of the creation of life on earth was _____________________. Phase 2 was the formation of self-replicating, information-containing molecules. Phase 3 was the development of a membrane, which enabled metabolism and created the first cells.
Definition
the formation of small molecules containing carbon and hydrogen
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One plant species that has evolved in the manner depicted in the figure is:
Definition
wheat.
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Which of the following taxonomic ranks is least inclusive?
Definition
genus
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The taxonomic rank that includes genera but not orders is:
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family.
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In captivity, tigers and lions have been known to interbreed and produce hybrids, known as ligers. Why does this NOT make them the same species, according to the biological species concept?
Definition
Captivity is not a natural condition.
Term
If formerly interbreeding organisms are prevented from the production of fertile offspring, ____________ has occurred.
Definition
reproductive isolation
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Archaea and bacteria diverged:
Definition
about 3 billion years ago.
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Plant species A has a diploid chromosome number of 18. Plant species B has a diploid chromosome number of 10. A new species C arises as an allopolyploid of species A and B. What is the most likely diploid chromosome number of species C?
Definition
28
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The adaptive radiation of the insects was most probably triggered by:
Definition
evolutionary innovations.
Term
Which of the following molecules was NOT present in the pre-biotic environment?
Definition
molecular oxygen (O2)
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Which of the following is a pair closely-related homologous features?
Definition
bear paw and bat wing
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The plural of genus is:
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genera.
Term
the study of the diversity of life to understand its evolutionary history
Definition
Systematics
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The method of speciation that has led to the production of wheat, bananas, potatoes, and coffee is called:
Definition
allopolyploidy.
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According to the biological species concept, species are natural populations of organisms that have the potential to interbreed and that are ____________ isolated from other such populations.
Definition
reproductively
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All mammals have hair because they inherited that trait from a common ancestor. Features that are inherited from a common ancestor are called:
Definition
homologous features.
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Which of the following BEST explains the finding that the nuclear DNA of house cats and African wild cats has a very high degree of similarity?
Definition
House cats and African wild cats share a recent common ancestor.
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Homo sapiens is the name of a species. Homo is the name of a genus. Hominidae is the name of a family. Primate is the name of an order. Mammal is the name of a:
Definition
class.
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The arrow in the figure represents:
Definition
time.
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Much of what is known about the history of the origin of life came from:
Definition
the study of fossils.
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