Taxonomy
Mechanisms of Evolution
Evidence of Evolution
Biomolecules
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100

What is the most specific Taxa? 

Species! 

100

What Mechanism is better known as Migration? 

GENE FLOW

100

When you look at DNA for evidence we call this what type of evidence? (Considered the Best)

Molecular Evidence

100

What are the 4 Main Biomolecules??

Carbohydrates

Lipids 

Proteins 

Nucleic Acid 

100

Our Men's Volleyball Team Currently has a District record off? 

4-1

200

Which taxa contains more groups - a class or a family

Family

200

Which of these Evolves? 

a. Individuals

b. Populations

c. Communities

d. Mutations

B. Populations

200

What does Homology mean

Same/Similar 

200

Which source of energy is used by your body for long term energy

Proteins

200
How many current 9th graders do we have on campus? 

138

300

Annelids are segmented worms with over 22,000 species. They exist in and have adapted to a wide variety of ecosystems. Which annelids are most closely related?

A. Annelids of the same kingdom

B. Annelids of the same class

C. Annelids of the same family

D. Annelids of the same order

C. Annelids of the same family

300

Your friend remarks, "The giraffe stretched its neck while reaching for higher leaves; as a result, its offspring inherited longer necks” Which statement is the best response to correct your friend’s misconception?

a. Overproduction of offspring leads to a struggle for survival.

b. Only favorable adaptations have survival value.

c. Characteristics acquired during an organism's life are generally not passed on through genes to its offspring.

d. Disuse of an organ may lead to its eventual disappearance.

c. Characteristics acquired during an organism's life are generally not passed on through genes to its offspring.

300

Sharks and turtles have many similarities in their proteins. What does this suggest?

a. They have the same number of chromosomes.

b. They have identical DNA sequences.

c. They have a common ancestor.

d. They are becoming more alike over time.

c. They have a common ancestor.

300

What are the 3 main functions of Proteins

Boost Immune System

Develop Muscles

Enzymes

300
Mr. Guzman Majored in what?

Nutrition


400

What two taxons make up the binomial nomenclature?

Genus & Species

400

An organisms relative fitness is measured by its?

a. Mutation Rate

b. Health and stability in the face of environmental changes 

c. Ability to survive and reproduce

d. Genetic Variability

C. Ability to survive and reproduce

400

When looking at different charts what should you look for when it says "similarities" and "differences" 

Similarities = Look for the largest number! 

Differences = Look for the smallest number? 

400

What Monomers make up lipids?

Fatty Acids + Glycerol

400

What is Mr. Guzman's Favorite Color? 

Blue 

500

Dogs and cats are familiar examples of animals in the CLASS Mammalia. Therefore, both dogs and cats are classified in the same –

a. kingdom, phylum, and class         c. phylum, class, and family

b. kingdom, class, and order            d. class, order, and family

A. kingdom, phylum, and class

500

For a given population that contains genetic variation and is under the influence of natural selection, what is the correct sequence of the following events? 

1. Well-adapted individuals leave more offspring

2. A change occurs in the environement

3. Genetic frequencies within the population change

4 Poorly adapted individuals do not survive

Correct: 2, 4, 1, 3

500

In 2020, Scientist excavated a skull fossil that provides evidence of a newly discovered species of large wild dogs. Based on the evidence, scientist hypothesize that dogs branched off from larger wild dogs about 4 million years ago. Which of these resources did the scientist most likely rely on to form their hypothesis?

a. The fossil record and DNA comparisons of wild dogs and domesticated dogs today.

b. A food web showing the feeding relationships of organisms where the fossil skull was found.

c. Population and migration data for domesticated dogs living in the ecosystem where the skull was found.

d. The historical record of interactions between different species of wild dogs.

a. The fossil record and DNA comparisons of wild dogs and domesticated dogs today.

500

All of the following statements about carbohydrates are true EXCEPT? 

a. Carbohydrates are an essential structural component of living cells

b. Carbohydrates are a source of energy for animals

C. Carbohydrates include simple sugars such as glucose

D. Carbohydrates transport substances through the plasma membrane

E. Carbohydrates are found in breads, cereal, grains, vegetables, and fruits

D. Carbohydrates transport substances through the plasma membrane

500

What are the 3 main elements that are in all Biomolecules 

Carbon

Hydrogen

Oxygen