Biology 1012 Chapter 12

Which of the following places the taxonomic levels in order from most inclusive to most specific.

• domain, kingdom, phylum, class, order, family, genus, and species

• species, genus, family, order, class, phylum, kingdom, and domain

• kingdom, phylum, class, order, family, genus, and species

• domain, kingdom, family, class, order, phylum, genus, and species

What does a phylogeny illustrate?

• evolutionary history and relationships among groups of species

• genotypes of individuals in a population

• geographical distribution of species across the planet

• population density of particular species

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The two taxa that are included in the binomial nomenclature (scientific name) of a species are:

• genus and species

• family and species

• family and class

• order and genus

Match the following terms with their appropriate description:

• taxonomy

• the classification of living things into nested, hierarchial groups

• systematics

• the branch of biology uses molecular biology, anatomy, and fossil records to determine relationships among species or other taxonomic groups

• phylogeny

• the evolutionary history and relationships among organisms

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The name for this type of graphical representation of species relationships is a

• species tree

• phylogenetic tree

• evolutionary tree

• tree of life

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On a phylogenetic there are _____________ that indicate a common ancestor (a point where a single lineage diverged).

• branch points

• brackets

• labels

• lines

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Which of the following is the CORRECT use of binomial nomenclature?

• Canis lupus

• Canis Lupus

• canis lupus

• Canis lupus

Phylogenetics can be used to trace the origins of crop plants, which can help in the development of GMOs and new agricultural strategies.

• true

• false

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Who developed the system of classifying organisms that we still use today, earning the nickname "the father of modern taxonomy"?

• Carolus Linneaus

• Charles Darwin

• Alfred Russell Wallace

• Charles Lyell

Using what you know about taxonomic levels, if your dog Rover belongs to the subspecies, Canis lupus familiaris, does that mean that he is the same species as a wolf, Canis lupus?

• Yes, Rover is classified as the same species as a wolf.

• No way, Rover is not that tough.

• No, subspecies is a more inclusive group than species.