Biology EOC review 4 Classification Quiz

Which of the following is NOT a piece of evidence supporting the scientific theory of evolution?

• The fossil record

• Comparative embryology

• The periodic table

• Molecular biology

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What can be used to identify basic trends in hominid evolution from early ancestors to modern humans?

• Observable evolutionary change

• Comparative anatomy

• Hominid evidence

• Hierarchical classification

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Which domain or kingdom classification is NOT based on distinguishing characteristics of living organisms?

• Animals

• Plants

• Non-living entities

• Fungi

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What is the basis for hierarchically classifying organisms?

• Their size and shape

• Their evolutionary relationships

• Their color and habitat

• Their ability to move

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What is a reason for changes in how organisms are classified?

• Changes in weather patterns

• New scientific discoveries

• Changes in the organisms' colors

• The organisms' migration patterns

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Which of the following is a condition required for natural selection that results in differential reproductive success?

• Genetic drift

• Gene flow

• Nonrandom mating

• Conditions that favor certain traits over others

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What can result in evolutionary change according to the scientific mechanisms mentioned?

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What laws can be used to analyze patterns of inheritance according to the goals listed?

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What should you be able to identify, analyze, and/or predict in relation to inheritance patterns?

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What does the term "Variation" refer to in the context of natural selection?

• The ability to pass on a trait

• The measurement of the ability to survive

• Difference in physical traits

• Feature that allows an organism to better survive the environment

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