Evolution Quiz %CODE1% Evolution In biological terms, what is a species? a group of organisms that are similar in form and structure a group of organisms that can interbreed a group of organisms that share common features a group of organisms that have live in the same habitat What is the Scala Naturae? an idea proposed by Darwin that suggests that all organisms share a common ancestor an idea proposed by Plato that suggests organisms are all evolving toward an ideal form an idea proposed by Aristotle that suggests that all organisms fit into an orderly scheme an idea proposed by Wallace that suggests that organisms change over time Creationism is not accepted as a valid scientific theory because: it violates the scientific principle of natural causality it doesn’t offer a model to explain the diversity of life on earth it cannot be disproven all of these The picture of the finches is used to illustrate: phylogeny of finches change over time specialization of beaks for different diets natural selection Which of the following was not an observation made by Darwin on his voyages: penguins use wings to paddle instead of fly snakes have rudimentary hind limbs the earth is very old islands had species that did not exist on the mainland The image illustrates: vestigial structures homologous structures the fossil record natural selection Which of the following is an example of artificial selection: a panda’s thumb the breeding of dogs the galapagos finches a giraffe’s neck According to the theory of evolution by natural selection, which of the following is true: random mating is necessary for evolution to occur variation does not exist between members of the same species populations will change to better fit their environment individuals will adapt to their environment Which of the following are assumptions made with regards to the Theory of Evolution by Natural selection organisms compete with each other to survive variations exist among organisms not all organisms that are born survive to reproduce all of these The image illustrates which of the following: artificial selection acquired characteristics homologous structures vestigial structures A panda’s thumb is considered an evolutionary contrivance because: it is assembled from wrist bones, and imperfect it is perfectly structured to grab leaves it is an structure that has no use none of these Which of the following outcomes would you predict for a population of bacteria exposed to a new antibiotic. over many generations, the bacteria would become resistant to the antibiotic over a few generations, the bacteria would evolve into Archaebacteria over a few generations, the bacteria would become extinct over many generations, the bacteria would become more susceptible to the antibiotic Which of the following is an example of convergent evolution: whales and sharks have similar body designs bees and hummingbirds have similar body designs bats and birds have similar body designs all of these Why is evolution called the “unifying theory of biology” because it explains the diversity of life on the planet because it serves as a model to predict how organisms will change it serves as a model to interpret relationships between organisms on the planet all of these The image illustrates how peppered moths are related to other moths how peppered moths adapted to a changing environment how peppered moths became extinct how peppered moths became two species Check Answers
Genetics Quiz %CODE1% Chromosomes & Genetics 1. A human being has _____ autosomes and ______ sex chromosomes 23, 1 22 pairs, 1 pair 23, 23 2, 2 2. A section of chromosomes that codes for a trait can be called a(n): nucleotide base-pair gene nucleus 3. Somatic cells of a human have ____ chromosomes and are called ____ 10, haploid 92, diploid 23, haploid 46, diploid 4. A person who receives an extra chromosome, could have: Heightened intelligence Down Syndrome Red eyes Polygenic traits 5. Each chromosome consists of two identical: genes nuclei chromatids bases 6. If a person receives an X and a Y chromosome, that person is: female male red eyed mentally challenged 7. Two alleles for pea plant height are designated T (tall) and t (dwarf). These alleles are found on: genes sex chromosomes ribosomes homologous chromosomes 8. An animal has 40 chromosomes in its gametes, how many chromosomes would you expect to find in this animal’s brain cells? 1 20 40 80 9. A picture of a person’s chromosomes is called a(n): karyotype syndrome chromatin fingerprint 10. During which phase of mitosis is DNA replicated? interphase prophase anaphase telophase Score = Correct answers:
Introduction to Biology Quiz %CODE1% Introduction to Biology 1. Ultimately, all scientific knowledge comes from: experimentation observation textbooks both experimentation & observation 2. A hypothesis must be: proven correct testable observed experimental 3. A scientist testing the affects of a chemical on apple yeild sprays an orchard with the chemical. A second orchard does not receive the chemical. In the fall, the number of apples harvested from each forest is counted. Which of the following is the independent variable in the experiment? the chemical the number of apples the first orchard the second orchard 4. The orchard sprayed with the chemical yeilds an average of 60 apples per tree, the other orchard yields an average of 40 apples per tree. Based on the data, the scientist would: report his data test the chemical on other plants determine that the chemical increases apple yield determine that the results were inconclusive 5. In order for the apple tree experiment to be valid scientifically, both orchards must: receive the same amount of sunlight receive the same amount of water have the same species of apple tree all of these 6. Theories help scientists to: explain large bodies of data prove hypotheses determine truth from lies propose new ideas about how the world works 7. If a theory is challenged by new evidence, which of the following could occur? the theory could be altered the theory is accepted, not the evidence the evidence is wrong a vote is taken on whether to accept the new evidence 8. All living things must: move have two parents eat food maintain homeostasis 9. The mechanism by which evolution occurs is called: creationism natural selection interdependence metabolism 10. The smallest unit capable of carrying out life functions is: a cell tissue DNA blood Score = Correct answers:
Mitosis Quiz %CODE1% Mitosis What phase is this cell in? prophase metaphase anaphase telopase  2. During which phase do chromosomes become visible? telophase anaphase prophase interphase 3. Which phase is this cell in? prophase telophase metaphase interphase 4. A cell with 10 chromosomes undergoes mitosis and cell division. How many daughter cells are produced and what number of chromosomes do they have? 2 daughter cells, 5 chromosomes each 1 daughter cell, 10 chromosomes each 4 daughter cells, 20 chromosomes each 2 daughter cells, 10 chromosomes each 5. During which phase does the spindle form? prophase interphase metaphase anaphase 6. Which phase is the cell in? prophase telophase interphase metaphase 7. The process where the cytoplasm divides and forms two new cells is called: mitosis cytokinesis karyotype spindle formation 8. What phase is the cell in? anaphase interphase telophase prophase 9. Cytokinesis begins in: interphase metaphase telophase prophase 10. What is depicted in the illustration? mitosis of an animal cell cytokinesis of an animal cell mitosis of a plant cell cytokinesis of a plant cell
Protists Quiz %CODE1% Simple Protists Plant-like protists are collectively called: protozoans algae diatoms pseudopodia Where would you find a paramecium? in quiet ponds in the human body in dirt on leaves Which of the following moves using pseudopodia? paramecium euglena diatoms ameba Which of the following is unicellular and heterotrophic? ameba paramecium algae both ameba & paramecium The word “pseudopodia” means: small cell fake eye false foot first animal Identify the organism pictured above. ameba paramecium euglena diatom Which organelle functions to remove excess water? micronucleus contractile vacuole pellicle gullet The ameba reproduces by: fusion endocytosis binary fission conjugation The paramecium belongs to the Kingdom ____ and the Phylum _____ Ciliphora, Protista Protista, Ciliophora Protozoa, Protista Animalia, Protista Which of the following is autotrophic? paramecium foraminifera ameba euglena Score = Correct answers:
