Biology - Unit 1, Taxonomy and Origins - Quiz 4
Give two statements which are correct concerning the taxonomic framework of the creation model:
1) each lower taxon can be traced back only to the taxon corresponding to a basic kind 2) incorporates higher order taxa which parallel each other
The language used most commonly in scientific writing is:
Latin
How do we know that the horse and the donkey are not of the same species?
Offspring of a horse and donkey are unable to reproduce.
Nicole is capable and able to do whatever she sets her mind to. (t/f)
TRUE!!!!!
philosophy
a body of personal ideas and opinions
What is meant by "gaps" within living things or fossils? (2 answers)
a distinct and obvious lack of transition between all higher levels of taxa, missing links
A diagram showing limited variations of life developing from the creation model would appear as:
a forest of unique trees
archaeology
ancient history, cultures
Classifying by using flower color, leaf shape and leaf arrangement are examples of an ____________ system of classification.
artificial
origin
beginnings
"All basic life forms were present from the beginning" is a concept which is fundamental to the concept of:
creation
In plant taxa, the second highest category is________ , while in animal taxa it is ___________
division, phylum
"A basic life form happened to arise from nonliving matter" is a definition of:
evolution
The idea that one species can give rise to new kinds of species, new genera, new families, orders, classes or kingdoms is known as:
evolution
Objective interpretations are based on ________, while subjective interpretations are based on ___________.
fact, feeling
A person who is seeking the truth will never be able to examine enough reasonable evidence to make an intelligent decision regarding origins. (t/f)
false
A telephone book shows relationships and is, therefore, a good example of a natural system of classification. (t/f)
false
There is observable change from each kind of organism into some other kind. (t/f)
false
reproductive isolation
the ability to reproduce only within a species
A family tree shows relationships and is, therefore, a good example of a natural system of classification. (t/f)
true
Anyone interpreting information will be limited from being completely objective by his or her biases. (t/f)
true
If the theory of evolution were true, it would not be possible to classify organisms into distinct categories. (t/f)
true
The principle "Each Kind Shall Produce After Its Own Kind" is a biblical biological statement:
true with no documented exceptions
The best choice for explaining the meaning of binomial nomenclature is:
two-name calling
A diagram showing unlimited variations and speciation of life developing from evolution would appear as:
A tree of diverse leaves or branches
Regarding the origin of life:
EVOLUTIONARY THEORY STILL RELIES ON SPECULATION
Organisms are limited to reproducing only after their own kind by what two things?
known laws of genetics, observation throughout human history
According to today's _____________ system of classification, any characteristic may provide clues to relationships among living things.
natural
animal husbandry example
new varieties of chickens
plant breeding example
new varieties of roses
Speciation is founded on the principle of genetic mutations and:
speculated genetic possibilities