Unit 8 Exam Prep: Classification, Bacteria & Viruses

Which is more closely related?

• Lamprey and tiger

• Gorilla and Human

• Salamander and Tiger

• Shark and Lizard

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According to this cladogram, sharks are MOST closely related to which organism?

• Amphibians

• Ray-Finned Fish

• Primates

• Birds

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Which trait do only humans have, according to the cladogram?

• Bipedal and Opposable Thumbs

• jaws

• tetrapod

• terrestrial during all life stages

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Individuals that are well adapted to their environment will survive and produce:

• more offspring

• better traits

• stronger genes

• fewer mutations

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You look at two species and see very similar DNA. What does this likely tell you?

• These are the same animal.

• These animals are not likely related.

• These animals have a common ancestor.

• These animals are likely becoming one species.

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What number is the common ancestor of C and D

• 1

• 2

• 3

• 4

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According to this phylogenetic tree, which creature is the least related out of all pictured?

• Fish

• Frog

• Salamander

• Human

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Who is most closely related to Taxidea taxus?

• Lutra lutra

• Panthera pardus

• Canis latrans

• Canis lupus

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Which group of animals on this tree are most closely related to birds?

• Saurischian dinosaurs

• Ornithischian dinosaurs

• Crocodiles

• None of these are related to birds

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NGSS.MS-LS4-1

What is the genus name here:
Canis lupus

• Canis
• lupus