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Biology 2201

Unit 02 – Biodiversity Section 01 Test – Taxonomy/Classification

Instructions for Students:

1. This test is composed of two parts. Part 1 consists of 25 multiple choice items. Part 2 consists of constructed response items.

2. The total value of the test is 40 marks.

3. Students are to use the Multiple Choice Answer sheet to complete Part 1.

4. Part 2 questions are to be completed directly on the paper provided. If extra

paper is required, students must ensure they have their name and site included at the top of the page.

5. Students MUST complete all questions from part 2.

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Biology 2201

Unit 02 – Biodiversity Section 01 Test – Taxonomy/Classification

Multiple Choice Answer Sheet

Instructions: Place the correct letter for each response in the space provided.

1. 6. 11. 16. 21.

2. 7. 12. 17. 22.

3. 8. 13. 18. 23.

4. 9. 14. 19. 24.

5. 10. 15. 20. 25.

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Part 1: Multiple Choice 25%

Instructions: Complete each question by writing the correct answer in the space on the multiple choice answer sheet.

1. Who gave us the third kingdom of organism classification? a. Aristotle b. Haeckel c. Linneaus d. Whittaker

2. According to binomial nomenclature, the organism Crenulata mediterranea is most closely related to a. Acetabularia crenulata b. Crenulata acetabularia c. Mediterranea crassa d. Mediterranea crenulata

3. Which domain contains organisms having a membrane bound nucleus? a. Domain Archaea b. Domain Bacteria c. Domain Eubacteria d. Domain Eukarya

4. Which term refers to the sorting of biological organisms? a. Cladistics b. Classification c. Phylogeny d. Taxonomy

5. Which kingdom includes plant-like organisms incapable of photosynthesis?

a. Archaea b. Eukarya c. Fungi d. Protista

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6. Starfish, Jellyfish and crayfish are examples of which? a. Common names b. Genus names c. Scientific names d. Taxonomic groups

7. In which would prokaryotes found living in volcanoes and ocean vents likely be classified? a. Archaea b. Eubacteria c. Eukarya d. Monera

8. What is the correct sequence of events in the Lytic Cycle of a virus?

a. A, B, C, D, E, F b. B, A, E, F, C, D c. C, A, E, F, B, D d. C, E, A, F, B, D

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9. Given the following table of taxonomic categories it can be concluded that wolves and humans are located in the same

Wolf Human

Animalia Animalia

Chordata Chordata

Mammalia Mammalia

Carnivora Primates

Camidae Hominidae

Canis Homo

lupus sapiens

a. Class b. Division c. Order d. Phylum

10. Given the following cladogram, which is the ancestral species of Ornithopoda and Ankylosauria?

a. Margioncaphalia b. Orhithischia c. Stegasauria d. Thyreophora

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11. Which Taxon includes all of the others? a. Family b. Genus c. Order d. Species

12. Scientists have found an organism believed to be the same age as an ancestor of present day humans called Homo erectrus? Which technique was most likely used to find the age of this organism? a. Comparative anatomy b. Comparative embryology c. Comparative biochemistry d. Fossil record and raioactive dating

13. Analyze the table below. Which two organisms are least closely related?

Animal 1 Animal 2 Animal 3 Animal 4

KINGDOM Staria Staria Staria Staria

PHYLUM Colbi Colbi Colbi Hempus

CLASS Mallus Mallus Mallus Ellius

ORDER Daptus Daptus Changus Changus

FAMILY Calfi Calfi Hopus Alsus

GENUS Gozis Goziz Alpis Totis

SPECIES nalus ascis aper hamis

a. 1 and 2 b. 1 and 3 c. 2 and 3 d. 3 and 4

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14. Given the following Cladogram, what is represented by number 2 ?

a. ancestral species b. common ancestor c. internode d. speciation event

15. The ability to interbreed and produce fertile offspring is characteristic of all organisms from which category? a. Family b. Genus c. Phylum d. Species

16. When proceeding down the classification system from kingdom to species, there is increasing a. Activity b. Diversity among individuals c. Individuality d. Similarity among individuals

17. Which of the following is true of viruses? a. They contain both DNA and RNA b. They contain cellular structures. c. They have a protein coat called a capsid. d. They are classified into kingdom animalia

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18. Which modern classfication technique is based upon similar bone structures? a. Comparative Anatomy b. Comparative biochemistry c. Comparatve embryology d. Phylogeny

19. Which technique is used below to show relatedness among the organisms? a. Comparative embryology b. Comparative biochemistry c. DNA analysis d. Radioactive dating

20. Which is TRUE of taxonomic keys? a. They cannot be used to classify algae and protists b. They can only be used for vertebrate animals c. They are usually dichotomous d. They are of little use to taxonomists

21. Which must be true of organisms found within the same order? a. They must be in the same family b. They must be in the same class c. They must be in the same genus d. They must be in the same species?

Monkey Gorilla Orangutan

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22. A paramecium is a microscopic protist which feeds on algae and other protists found in ponds and lakes. Which letter in the dichotomous key below best identifies paramecium?

1. a) Unicellular ............... Go to 2

b) Multicellular .................. W

2. a) Autotrophic ............... Go to 3

b) Heterotrophic ................. X

3. a) Marine (Salt water)........ Y

b) Freshwater .................... Z

a. W b. X c. Y d. Z 23. Which of the following would be the correct scientific name for a codfish?

a. Gadus Morhua b. Gadus morhua c. gadus Morhua d. Gadus morhua

24. The evolutionary history of an organism is referred to as which of the following?

a. Cladistics b. Classification c. Phylogeny d. Taxonomy

25. The two name system for classifying organisms was developed by which of the

following scientists? a. Aristotle b. Carolus Linneaus c. Haeckel d. Whittaker

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Part 2: Application Questions Instructions: Students are to answer ALL questions in this section.

1. Explain EITHER the Lytic or Provirus cycle of viral reproduction. Be sure to include an example of the virus with your answer. (5 marks)

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2. Explain why ‘seahorse’ is not a good scientific name? (2 marks)

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3. You are presented with the following organisms. Create a dichotomous key to correctly classify each organism. Be sure to give each organism a proper name.

(4 Marks)

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4. In this unit we have been studying the methods scientists use in Modern Taxonomy to determine the grouping of organisms. Describe any two techniques scientists use to help classify and/or determine the common ancestry of organisms. (4 Marks)