ACP Test Review 1

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What is the correct order of taxa from most specific to broadest?

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Species, Genus, Family, Order, Class, Phylum, Kingdom, Domain

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What is the scientific name of the organism known as Pterophyllum leopoldi?

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Pterophyllum leopoldi

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What derived characteristic do Organism Q and Organism M share according to the cladogram?

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Lungs

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What is the scientific name for the organism identified as Chelonia mydas?

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Chelonia mydas

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How many common ancestors do Organism F and Organism M share according to the cladogram?

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Define 'Taxonomy'.

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Taxonomy is the science of classification of living organisms into groups based on shared characteristics.

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What is a 'Cladogram'?

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A cladogram is a diagram that shows the evolutionary relationships among various biological species based on similarities and differences in their physical or genetic characteristics.

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What is a 'Dichotomous Key'?

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A dichotomous key is a tool that allows the identification of organisms through a series of choices that lead the user to the correct name of a given item.

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What is the difference between 'Genus' and 'Species'?

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Genus is a group of species that are closely related and share a common ancestor, while species is the most specific level of classification that identifies a single type of organism.

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What is the significance of 'Common Ancestors' in evolutionary biology?

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Common ancestors are species from which two or more different species have evolved, indicating a shared evolutionary history.