ACP Test Review 1

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What is the scientific name for the green sea turtle?

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The scientific name for the green sea turtle is *Chelonia mydas*.

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How do fossils provide evidence for evolution?

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Fossils provide a record of how organisms evolved over time and show how all species are related to one another.

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

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Organism F and Organism M share 2 common ancestors.

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What property of water makes all other properties possible?

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Hydrogen bonding and Polarity are the properties of water that make all other properties possible.

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

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Organism Q and Organism M share the derived characteristic of Lungs.

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Define 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 a cladogram?

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A cladogram is a diagram that shows the evolutionary relationships among a group of organisms.

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Explain the significance of polarity in water molecules.

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Polarity in water molecules allows for hydrogen bonding, which is crucial for many of water's unique properties, such as high surface tension and solvent capabilities.

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What is the role of fossils in understanding biodiversity?

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Fossils help scientists understand the history of life on Earth and the changes in biodiversity over time.

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What is the difference between homologous and analogous structures?

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Homologous structures are similar due to shared ancestry, while analogous structures are similar due to convergent evolution, not shared ancestry.