Biology Quiz 4 - Taxonomy and Origins

Organisms are limited to reproducing only after their own kind by:

- known laws of genetics - observation throughout human history

What is meant by "gaps" within living things or fossils? 1. a distinct and obvious lack of transition between all higher levels of taxa 2. missing links 3. specimens representing evidence for evolutionary transitions

1 and 2

The telephone book shows relationships and is, therefore, a good example of a natural system of classification. True or False?

False

There is observable change from each kind of organism into some other kind. True or False?

False

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.

A family tree shows relationships and is, therefore, a good example of a natural system of classification. True or False?

True

Anyone interpreting information will be limited from being completely objective by his or her biases. True or False?

True

If the theory of evolution were true it would not be possible to classify organisms into distinct categories. True or False?

True

A diagram showing limited variations of life developing from the creation model would appear as:

a forest of unique trees

A diagram showing unlimited variations and speciation of life developing from evolution would appear as:

a tree of diverse leaves or branches

New varieties of chickens =

animal husbandry

Ancient history, cultures =

archaeology

Classifying by using flower color, leaf shape, and leaf arrangement are examples of a(n) ____________ system of classification.

artificial

"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

Regarding the origin of life:

evolutionary theory still relies on speculation

Objective interpretations are based on _________, while subjective interpretations are based on ____________

fact, feeling

Reproductive isolation is...

the ability to reproduce only within a species

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

Which statements are correct concerning the taxonomic framework of the creation model: 1. numbers of all taxa will increase with time 2. every lower taxon can be traced back to the same common ancestry 3. each lower taxon can be traced back only to the taxon corresponding to a basic kind 4. incorporates higher order taxa which parallel each other

3 and 4

A person who is seeking the truth will never be able to examine enough reasonable evidence to make an intelligent decision regarding origins. True or False?

False

According to today's ___________ system of classification, any characteristic may provide clues to relationships among living things.

natural

Beginnings =

origin

A body of personal ideas and opinions =

philosophy

New varieties of roses =

plant breeding

Speciation is founded on the principle of genetic mutations and:

speculated genetic possibilities